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No Contact Order

A no contact order is a family court order that prevents a parent from having any form of contact with their child. No contact orders are only granted in exceptional circumstances and where a child is exposed to abuse.

Our solicitors can assist with every aspect of a no contact order, whether you need advice on making an application to the family court, you believe that an order has been unjustly made, or you would like an expert opinion on the terms of an existing order.

No contact order solicitors

We understand that no contact orders can form part of a complex situation. Rest assured, our staff will treat your case with the necessary care and sensitivity, working proactively to ensure that your child’s safety and wellbeing is taken care of as quickly as possible.

Our team also follow the Resolution Code of Practice and Family Law Protocol.

Contact our no contact order solicitors

To speak with our team of expert solicitors, you can call one of our offices on 0330 404 5878 or email us at [email protected]. We also have an easy-to-use contact form where you can request a call-back. Our professional team of no contact order solicitors will ensure that any questions you may have regarding this topic are answered.

How can we help?

At Family Law Partners, our team of expert and dedicated solicitors have guided many different clients through no contact order proceedings, providing high-quality legal advice that is tailored to the nuances of each situation.

We know that the circumstances surrounding a no contact order can be extremely difficult to navigate and highly sensitive, so we are there to support you and inform you of your legal rights, as well as the best options available to you.

Our team will make sure to discuss your case in detail with you to get a deep understanding of which issues you are facing and how a no contact order would affect your situation and the relationship you, or your child’s other parent, will have with your child.

Our no contact order services

Our no contact order services include:

  • Applying for a no contact order
  • Appealing a no contact order
  • Reviewing the terms of an existing no contact order
  • Assessing an alleged breach of an order

Answering common questions about no contact orders

What is a no contact order?

A no contact order is a court order which can be issued to protect a child from potential harm by prohibiting contact between them and a parent or any other individual that could pose a threat to their safety or well-being.

No contact orders are commonly used in cases of domestic violence and apply to abusive parents.

What is needed for a no contact order?

For a no contact order to be issued, the court will need to carefully assess the existing relationships a child has with their parents and whether there is any evidence supporting the allegations of domestic abuse.

A safeguarding report from Cafcass may be obtained to identify whether a risk of domestic violence exists.

Prior to making a no contact order, the courts will also consider various other factors, such as the conduct of both parents, the impact any existing contact is having on a child and whether either parent is attempting to use a no contact order as a way of ‘getting back’ at the other parent.

How long is a no contact order in effect?

No contact orders are usually issued on a temporary or fixed term basis. In many cases, no contact orders will be part of a criminal case running against the accused parent. If the criminal case gets dismissed or the parent is not found guilty, then the no-contact order will come to an end.

What happens if a no contact order is violated?

The violation of a no contact order is treated extremely seriously by the courts.

A parent who violates a no contact order could face:

  • Imprisonment
  • Contempt of court
  • A fine
  • Loss of certain civil rights
  • Unpaid social work
  • Loss of parental rights

The violation of a no contact order is treated the same as a violation of bail or probation conditions. If a parent is on bail for domestic violence or abuse and subsequently violates a no contact order, the court can revoke the bail and the parent can be held until they are charged or prosecuted.

Can a no contact order be cancelled or appealed?

It is possible to cancel a no contact order if the parent who originally applied for the order believes that there is no longer a need to protect their child from the other parent, or both parties are able to come to an agreement.

An appeal can be made in response to a no contact order, but the parent making the appeal will need to demonstrate that they have genuine grounds for making the appeal, and they will need to do so within a specified time limit.

What is the difference between a restraining order and a no contact order?

While there is certainly some overlap between the two, there are important differences between no contact orders and restraining orders.  A no contact order entirely prohibits an abusive parent from having any contact with a child, whereas, under a restraining order (which is a civil order), the abusive parent may still be allowed to maintain contact with the child.

Contact our no contact order solicitors

To speak with our team of expert solicitors, you can call one of our offices on 0330 404 5878 or email us at [email protected]. We also have an easy-to-use contact form where you can request a call-back. Our professional team of no contact order solicitors will ensure that any questions you may have regarding this topic are answered.

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