If someone is causing you alarm, distress or fear, we are here to protect you.
If you, or your child, are the target of harmful treatment or abuse, we can help you to obtain powerful legal protection. At Reid Solicitors, we understand that acting might be daunting, but you can depend on our steadfast support and expertise throughout the process.
Interdicts
An Interdict is a Court Order forbidding someone from behaviour that causes you or the members of your household, to suffer physical harm, distress, alarm, or fear. Powers of Arrest are attached onto Interdicts, coming into effect, if the Interdicted person breaches the Interdict. If any breaches of the Interdict do occur, the Interdicted person, who is subject also to the Power of Arrest can be arrested and thereafter, potentially face a prison sentence. Powers of Arrest can last for up to three years.
Matrimonial interdicts
A Matrimonial Interdict prohibits a person from committing harmful behaviour, aimed at their spouse, their partner, or their children. It can also forbid the person from being within a certain distance of their spouses or partner’s home. or place of work, or even their child’s school. A spouse can apply for an interdict whether they live with their partner.
Exclusion Orders
In cases where your spouse or partner have a legal right to live with you, in your family home, because they have legal Occupancy Rights, you would need to apply to the Court for an Exclusion Order, in cases where their behaviour is violent, threating, or is likely to cause you or someone in your household physical, psychological or emotional harm.
If you feel distressed or frightened by your cohabiting spouse’ or partner’s behaviour, Reid Solicitors can support you by taking legal action to make them stop. The thought of pursuing your harasser, in court, might be a stressful prospect, but our empathetic team will be by your side throughout, working diligently to get you the relief that you require.
For more information on how we can help you with Domestic Interdicts, and Exclusion Orders, etc, please complete the online enquiry form or call us on: 01698 539981 (Hamilton), 01324 468381 (Falkirk). We can help you, during your time of need.
We cover all other types of Family Law cases, including Adoption, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Spousal Aliment, Specific Issue Orders, dealing with a child’s education, religion, medical treatment, going to live abroad, etc. All of our services are tailored to your personal needs and requirements. We do all the work for you, and we will take care of you, no matter what your case involves.