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Support for Those Affected by Domestic Violence

At Elliot Mather we believe that domestic violence is never acceptable. This is why we aim to support individuals who have been affected by domestic violence, to ensure their protection and safety in the future.

According to NHS statistics, numbers of women and girls being treated in English hospitals after suffering physical, mental or sexual abuse has risen by almost a third in the last 5 years.

Figures show that in the year 2019-20, 1012 female victims of assault were treated in hospitals across England, where the causes of admission were forms of maltreatment, including: physical, mental or sexual abuse. This shocking increase in such cases is 31% higher than that of the figures released in 2015-16, whereby 774 cases were recorded.

We understand that those affected by domestic violence may feel isolated and unable to discuss their situation with others. However, at Elliot Mather we want to highlight that we are here to provide you with sympathetic advice, and represent your best interests to ensure your safety and protection.

Our expert family law team are specially trained to provide support to individuals whose cases are sensitive in their nature. We appreciate that domestic violence cases can be extremely distressing and upsetting. It is because of this that we at Elliot Mather are able to offer expert guidance and sympathetic advice to ensure your health and wellbeing is protected.

Initial telephone options appointment

Our expert Family Law team are here to take the worry off your hands. We provide an initial telephone options appointment to discuss funding for your circumstances. Please call 0330 333 2613 for a no obligation, initial discussion or email enquiries@elliotmather.co.uk and we will call you back.

Legal Aid

Our team take the time to understand the distressing circumstances our clients are in, however, the worry of legal costs can be an added pressure. If you are eligible, Legal Aid makes it possible for you to access legal services, funded by the government, if you do not have sufficient financial means.

Elliot Mather is an approved legal aid firm and will be able to advise you according to your particular circumstances.

How we can help

At Elliot Mather we understand that domestic violence cases are sensitive in their nature, and approaching a solicitor for support can seem like a daunting process. Our specialist team take the time to ensure you feel comfortable discussing your circumstances, offering clear and straightforward advice throughout your case.

If you have been the victim of domestic violence, we can advise you about applying to the court for an order to protect you from further domestic violence. We can also put you in touch with relevant support services (such as counsellors or refuges).

The level of help you would like from us is entirely up to you. Please get in touch with us for more information.

Location

Our Solicitors are able to provide expert advice across the country with a network of offices based in: Chesterfield, Nottingham, Mansfield, and Derby.

How to get in contact

Our team are on hand to help you and can assist wherever you are based. Please call us for a no-obligation, initial discussion on 0330 333 2613, or email enquiries@elliotmather.co.uk and we will call or email you back.

For further information regarding the NHS statistics, please follow the link: https://metro.co.uk/2020/09/23/huge-rise-in-women-and-girls-going-to-hospital-for-physical-mental-or-sexual-abuse-13313166/

Family

Julie Skill

LLP Member and Head of Department

Specialism's

Julie has practised family law since 1989 and she is Head of Family Law based at Elliot Mather’s Chesterfield office.

Her interest in family law originated from 5 years working as a court clerk for Chesterfield County Court. Julie initially joined the firm as a paralegal before becoming a Member of the Institute of Legal Executives in 1994 and later qualifying as a solicitor.

Julie is also an accredited family mediator.

Julie advises on pre-nuptial agreements and if the worst happens and a relationship does fail, she handles all aspects of that relationship breakdown including issues relating to children, finances and domestic abuse in an efficient and practical manner.

A large proportion of Julie's workload comes from personal recommendations.

Areas of interest and experience

Drafting thorough and comprehensive pre-nuptial or cohabitation agreements to provide for the unfortunate breakdown of relationships
Acting for the husband or the wife in the breakdown of a marriage or civil partnership to agree an acceptable solution to issues of a financial nature including lump sums, property adjustment orders, pension sharing and attachment orders as well as maintenance (both for a spouse and children)
Advising company directors, or their spouse, on the financial settlements – which are usually complicated by the requirement for a valuation of the business or director’s shareholding and pension rights
Divorce or relationship breakdown, where there is substantial property holdings – often including properties overseas.
Advising on the treatment of inherited assets in divorce, particularly in farming families where a farm may be jointly owned with siblings
Supporting clients in situations of domestic violence
Advising parents regarding arrangements for their children including where the children should live and how much time they should spend with the other parent.
Advising parents where either they or their former partner want to take children to live either outside or England and Wales or elsewhere in the UK.

Professional memberships & pro bono

Julie is a Resolution accredited specialist solicitor in the areas of financial provision, private law children work and domestic abuse and an accredited family mediator. Resolution (www.resolution.org.uk) campaigns for the improvement of family law and the family justice system and is committed to developing and promoting the highest standards of practice.

Julie is listed as a Leading Lawyer by Wiselaw