Sarah is joined by solicitor Richard Port MBE who works in family law as a partner with George Green Solicitors in the West Midlands.  Richard specialises in domestic abuse cases and provides us with an excellent insight into his work and achievements in this complex and difficult area of law.

*TW: Please note that we discuss instances of domestic violence and abuse in this episode which can be distressing for some listeners.  Please note the resources below if you or anyone you know would like to seek support:

UK:

Refuge https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

Women’s Aid https://www.womensaid.org.uk/

Respect https://mensadviceline.org.uk/

National Domestic Abuse Helpline https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

NI:

Women’s Aid https://www.womensaidni.org/

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/24-hour-domestic-and-sexual-abuse-helpline

Nexus https://nexusni.org/helpline/

Ireland:

Women’s Aid https://www.womensaid.ie/

Men’s Aid https://www.mensaid.ie/

EU https://www.coe.int/en/web/istanbul-convention/help-lines