I finally went to the police after years of physical and emotional abuse. He has pleaded guilty to 2 charges of common assault. He's been bailed to a friends house &'is due in court in 2 weeks time. The police are going to ask for a restraining order so he can't contact me. We jointly own the tenancy so will this be enough to keep him away from the house. Or will I need to obtain a non occupancy order. Money is an issue as I've seen a solicitor who said it will be £1500. I've posted on legal too. Thank you.