Domestic Abuse Allegations in Family Court Cases

Domestic Abuse Allegations in Family Court Cases

In cases where it has been alleged or admitted, or there is other reason to believe, that the child or a party has experienced domestic abuse perpetrated by another party or that there is a risk of such abuse then the court must:
  1. identify the factual and welfare issues involved at the earliest opportunity;
  2. consider the nature of the domestic abuse and the extent to which it may be relevant in the current court case;
  3. give directions so that the contested relevant factual and welfare issues can be tried fairly, and as soon as possible (also known as a 'fact finding' hearing or a 'finding of fact' hearing);
  4. ensure that child arrangements are in place to protect the welfare of the child and the parent with whom the child is living;

    • Related Articles

    • Scott Schedule: What is a Scott Schedule?

      A Scott Schedule is a table of allegations, usually around Domestic Abuse or Welfare/Harm. The court will make an order for the alleging party to complete the first few columns of the table with information about their allegations and then for the ...

    • Domestic Abuse Helplines

      For Male Victims The Men’s Advice Line is a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and those supporting them. They offer advice and emotional support to men who experience abuse, and signpost to other vital services that help keep ...

    • Domestic Abuse: Definition

      Domestic violence and abuse is defined as: "Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless ...

    • Domestic Abuse Support: Ask for Ani

      The government has launched the Ask for ANI (Action Needed Immediately) codeword scheme to enable victims of domestic abuse to access immediate help from the police, or other support services, from the safety of their local pharmacy. The Ask for ANI ...

    • KIDAS (Kent Integrated Domestic Abuse Service)

      The Kent Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (KIDAS) offer a person-centred, holistic range of support services to victims and their families in Kent, with support available including; Safe refuge accommodation Specialist Independent Domestic Violence ...

    About Dads Unlimited

    Dads Unlimited supports the emotional safety of men and those they care about through three key areas; supporting male victims of domestic abuse, supporting men with family separation; and supporting men’s mental health. All of our services use an evidence-based, trauma-informed, person-centred approach. You can find out more on our website www.dadsunltd.org.uk

    If you register with Dads Unlimited, you agree to be bound by our privacy policy.