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The breakdown of a relationship may on some occasions lead to unfortunate and unacceptable behaviour which can cause distress and fear to the victim of such behaviour. Harassment can also be carried out by an individual against another even where there has been no formal relationship.
We have solid experience of acting for individuals who have been subjected to unacceptable harassment and threats. We act swiftly to obtain protection through the family and civil courts and followed by, where necessary, liaising with the police and authorities to enforce and extend the protection obtained in the courts. Often applications for protection need to be made on an urgent basis and we have extensive experience of obtaining and serving emergency orders.
We are experts in :
- Non-Molestation Applications
- Occupation Order Applications to remove a spouse or cohabitee from the family home
- Civil Injunctions under the Protection From Harassment Act 1997 to prevent harassment and/or stalking
We have the specialist legal expertise to advise individuals on the various legal options open to them and help them to decide the best route for them.
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Recent work
Successful divorce and financial separation
We represented the interests of the wife who owned a company jointly with her husband and on divorce he claimed that the assets should not be split equally, claiming he should have the higher share. The case involved gaining other professional opinions from accountants and financial planners. The legal arguments to establish the equal position of the wife were complex and successful.
Negotiating complex child access arrangements
We resolve complex disputes about children when a relationship between parents – married or unmarried – breaks down. Conflicts arose when the parents were unable to agree which one of them the child should live with and how much or how little contact the child should have with the parent he or she does not live with (the non-resident parent). We have successfully negotiated several arrangements that work for our clients.
Appeals – post-divorce settlement
We defended our client in an extremely complicated case and achieved excellent results. Their former Partner was a keen litigant and determined to appeal decisions the court made relating to finance and the children. Our client achieved and maintains a clean break in terms of capital, income and care of the children.
Cohabitation and pre-nuptial agreements
Our client had substantial capital assets and sought advice on what kind of financial claims could be made by a cohabitee on the one hand and a spouse on the other in the event of a relationship breakdown. They wanted to know if they should enter into a prenuptial agreement ahead of marriage and needed specialist advice on the law surrounding nuptial agreements in England and Wales. Because of the value of the assets, highly technical tax and trust law advice was required.
Non molestation orders (Harassment)
Our client was the victim of a prolonged course of harassment. The abuse the client was receiving was unrelenting. We successfully issued proceedings in the High Court for an injunction against the Defendant, preventing them from attending the client’s street, part of the beach on which the client lived, and from her gym.
International Divorce
DMH Stallard advised, led negotiations and achieved favourable financial settlement for our client. One party was based in the US and split his time between the UK and US each year. This cross-border matter necessitated input of experts in both UK and US.
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Podcasts
In this episode of Family Law in the UK we explore the impact of neurodivergence in children, and how the court system address their needs.
26/08/2026
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19/08/2026
Announcements
DMH Stallard’s Family team has earned national recognition with two nominations at the Resolution Awards 2026.
11/08/2026
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06/08/2026
