Depressed woman with head in hands: How To Deal With Separating From A Controlling And Abusive Partner

How to deal with separating from a controlling and abusive partner

Hannah Field, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team.
Hannah Field
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Welcome to the second podcast of the family law podcast series

In the second in the series Hannah and Rhiannon discuss the benefits of a solicitor and a divorce consultant working together when dealing with a client who is separating from a controlling and abusive partner.

Dealing with a controlling partner can be one of the most difficult steps in any relationship. Abusive relationship separation requires careful legal planning and emotional support. At Russell-Cooke, we offer advice and guidance to individuals navigating the complex process of leaving a controlling or abusive relationship. Our experienced legal team provides domestic abuse support through every stage, ensuring your safety and legal rights are protected.

In this podcast we cover:

  • working with clients who have been in abusive relationships
  • understanding the difficulties clients in abusive relationships can face and how best to provide support
  • explaining how we can help empower them to have more control when they may feel they have lost all control
  • managing feelings of being scared and frightened and resources that can help

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Family law podcast series, family and children 2022

Family law podcast series

Russell-Cooke brings together experts in family law, Hannah Field, and divorce consultant & coach, Rhiannon Ford, to offer practical help and emotional support to individuals grappling with divorce or separation.

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Domestic abuse support

In the wake of domestic abuse, victims often experience vulnerability, isolation, and fear for their safety and that of their children. It's crucial for individuals to know where to seek assistance and support. We've outlined avenues for help, such as reaching out to the police, specialised charities, and utilising the court system.

About Hannah

Hannah is a partner and head of the family law team in Kingston. She advises on a broad range of family law issues including divorce, matrimonial finances, cohabitation disputespre and post-nuptial agreements, domestic violence orders including non-molestation and occupation orders as well as private law disputes relating to children including leave to remove children from this jurisdiction.

About Rhiannon

Rhiannon is a former family lawyer turned divorce coach who regularly works with the family law team at Russell-Cooke when they are advising clients on their divorce.

Get in touch

If you would like to speak with a member of the team you can contact our family and children solicitors by email, by telephone on +44 (0)20 3826 7520 or complete our enquiry form.

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