Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence is physical, sexual, emotional or psychological violence which threatens the safety or welfare of family members, and certain people in other domestic relationships. Domestic violence is a crime. You should report the matter to the Gardaí. The Gardaí have the power to arrest and charge a person who is violent.
We can provide legal aid to help you obtain Domestic Violence remedies such as a Safety Order, Protection Order, Barring Order, Interim Barring Order and Emergency Barring Order.
We Can Provide
- Legal advice: Clear, confidential guidance to help you understand your rights, the process and what to expect at each stage.
- Legal representation: Professional support from our solicitors and barristers to represent you in court.
Priority Applications
Domestic violence applications are treated with priority in our Law Centres. All applications received in Law Centres are assessed by the managing solicitor of the Law Centre for priority.
If the Law Centre cannot offer a priority appointment or service where it is required, the applicant will be granted an authority for advice from a private practitioner or will be granted a legal aid certificate for representation in court from a private practitioner.
- Other Areas
- Divorce
- Separation
- Domestic Violence
- Rights of Cohabitants
- Maintenance, Custody, Access & Guardianship
- Applications to Take Children into State care
- Medical Negligence
- International Protection
- Assisted Decision-Making Act 2015
- Mincéir/Traveller Legal Support Service
- Abhaile Scheme
- Child Abduction
- Personal Injuries