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Alternative to National Domestic Abuse helpline....as not helpful in this case

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Forditani · 31/08/2015 07:54

Just wondering if anyone knew the best helpline to ring when you need to talk to someone , poss get some legal advice but aren't looking for them to get you into a refuge or make an injunction.

When I phoned them a while ago they told me unless I wanted an injunction they couldn't help and they couldn't suggest anyone who could.

Bit like the National Debt helpline who said they couldn't help me unless I wanted to become bankrupt.

I'm on waiting list for Freedom programme but would like some advice/support in meantime.

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Lightbulbon · 31/08/2015 07:57

For legal advice go to a solicitor who often give free 1st appointments, for more general advice eg housing/benefits/money go to cab.

or ask specific questions on mn

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Forditani · 31/08/2015 08:02

Ok..... I would quite like the anonymity of not meeting someone face to face in first instance. Need someone who has some knowledge of court bail

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Lightbulbon · 31/08/2015 11:42

Solicitors and cab's are completely confidential, so you would be 'anonymous'.

Ask in the legal section here about court bail.

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goddessofsmallthings · 31/08/2015 12:58

I doubt you'll find the CAB helpful in a matter such as this.

What do you want to know about court bail? Is it a case where the court has granted bail or the police have granted bail?

Have the NDA suggested an injuction (non-molestation order) because you/your dc are in need of protection?

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Forditani · 31/08/2015 18:10

Hi thanks for the responses.

As soon as I rang the NDA the woman on the telephone asked me are you looking for us to make an injunction. I said no and told them a bit more about my situation. They then said they were only there to help people get injunctions in place etc. Maybe I just happened upon a less experienced Volunteer.

I did ask the question about court bail on the legal matters page. My situation is quite unusual and I therefore am hesitant to give too much info but the person involved is on court bail (not for domestic abuse/violence)and any action I take may have any impact on that so I have to be very careful.