Facing an urgent family or custody situation in the UK? If you or your children are in immediate danger, call 999 now. Otherwise, Legal Hotline's information line answers 24/7 on 07476 557650 with free legal information, so you can understand your options straight away — including how a non-molestation order, an occupation order and emergency child arrangements work through the Family Court. It is a free AI legal assistant trained on UK law and gives legal information, not advice — it is not a law firm and does not create a solicitor-client relationship. A paid consultation with a UK solicitor (£145, VAT inclusive) can be booked right on the call.
Free legal information, 24/7. Want a solicitor? Book a one-hour consultation with a UK solicitor for £145 (VAT inclusive) — right on the call.
If you or your children are in immediate danger, call 999 now and ask for the police. Free, confidential help is available any time from the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247, run by Refuge, and from Women's Aid. You do not have to face this alone.
Call Legal Hotline on 07476 557650, any time of day. You will get free information about your family law situation immediately, so you understand your options. It is a free AI legal assistant trained on UK law and gives legal information, not advice — it is not a law firm and does not create a solicitor-client relationship. A paid consultation with a UK solicitor (£145, VAT inclusive) can be booked right on the call.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you can apply to the Family Court for protective orders under the Family Law Act 1996 — a non-molestation order, which forbids someone from threatening, harassing or contacting you, and an occupation order, which can decide who lives in or is excluded from the family home. In an urgent situation you can make a "without notice" (ex parte) application, where a judge can grant emergency protection quickly, before the other person is told. This guidance applies primarily to England and Wales; Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate systems. The information line can explain how these orders work and what a without-notice application involves.
If a child has been taken or kept without agreement, or there are urgent concerns for a child's safety, you may be able to apply to the Family Court under the Children Act 1989 for a child arrangements order or an emergency order, and the Court can act urgently. The information line can explain your options so you know where you stand — and if a child is in immediate danger, call 999 first.
Free help is available alongside the hotline: the National Domestic Abuse Helpline (0808 2000 247), Women's Aid, and legal aid — domestic abuse cases can qualify for legal aid, even where it is otherwise means-tested. For information on your legal options, the line answers 24/7 across family law and civil law with free legal information. A paid consultation with a UK solicitor (£145, VAT inclusive) can be booked through Legal Hotline right on the call.
How do I get urgent family law help in the UK?
If you or your children are in immediate danger, call 999. Otherwise call Legal Hotline on 07476 557650, 24/7, for free information on your family law situation, including non-molestation orders, occupation orders and emergency child arrangements through the Family Court. It is an AI legal assistant trained on UK law and gives legal information, not advice. A paid consultation with a UK solicitor (£145, VAT inclusive) can be booked right on the call.
How do I get a non-molestation or occupation order?
You apply to the Family Court under the Family Law Act 1996. A non-molestation order forbids someone from threatening, harassing or contacting you; an occupation order decides who can live in or be excluded from the family home. In an urgent situation you can make a "without notice" (ex parte) application, where a judge can grant emergency protection quickly, before the other person is told. The information line on 07476 557650 can explain how this works.
What can I do if my child has been taken or kept from me?
If a child has been taken or kept without agreement, you may be able to apply to the Family Court under the Children Act 1989 for a child arrangements order or an emergency order, and the Court can act urgently. Call the hotline on 07476 557650 for information on your options. If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
Is there free domestic abuse support in the UK?
Yes. The National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge, is free on 0808 2000 247, 24/7, and Women's Aid can also help. Domestic abuse cases can qualify for legal aid. Legal Hotline on 07476 557650 gives free legal information on your options, 24/7.
Is the family law information line free?
The legal information is free. The line on 07476 557650 answers 24/7, with no appointment. It gives legal information, not advice, and does not create a solicitor-client relationship.
Can I speak to a solicitor through Legal Hotline now?
Yes — a paid consultation with a UK solicitor (£145, VAT inclusive) can be booked right on the call; a secure payment link is texted to you while you're on the line. The information line on 07476 557650 is live 24/7 to help you understand your options, including non-molestation orders and emergency child arrangements. The National Domestic Abuse Helpline and legal aid can also help with urgent matters.
Call the information line any time for clear legal information — and book a £145 consultation (VAT inclusive) with a UK solicitor right on the call.
Free legal information. Not legal advice.