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Financial Abuse Solicitors Essex
Financial and economic abuse can be subtle, isolating and deeply distressing. Our solicitors support individuals across Essex who are experiencing or concerned about financial abuse, offering discreet advice and practical legal steps to help protect your independence, assets and peace of mind.
Are you worried someone is controlling your finances?
Financial and economic abuse often happens behind closed doors. It may involve restricted access to money, pressure over financial decisions or misuse of assets by someone you trust. We work with individuals across Essex to help them understand their options, regain control and take protective legal steps at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
Financial Control
A partner or family member controls your money or access to accounts.
Coerced Decisions
You are pressured to sign documents or transfer assets.
Abuse of Authority
Someone is misusing powers of attorney or financial authority.
Financial Dependence
You feel financially dependent and unable to challenge decisions.
Elder Financial Exploitation
An elderly relative may be experiencing financial exploitation.
Speak to our team
Financial & Economic Abuse Solicitors Services
We provide clear advice and legal support for individuals affected by financial or economic abuse, helping you understand your rights and take steps to protect yourself and your assets.
Advice on financial abuse concerns
Helping you recognise, understand and document abusive financial behaviour, with clear guidance on the legal options available to protect your position.
Asset and account protection
Advising on legal steps to safeguard money, property and financial assets, including urgent action where there is a risk of further loss.
Misuse of authority disputes
Addressing situations where powers of attorney or financial authority are being misused, and advising on how to challenge or restrict that control.
Support for elderly financial abuse
Providing guidance for individuals and families concerned about vulnerable relatives, including advice on preventing ongoing financial exploitation.
Injunctions and protective orders
Advising on urgent legal protections, including injunctions and court orders, where immediate action is needed to prevent further harm.
Linked dispute resolution advice
Coordinating financial abuse advice with wider legal remedies, including family, property or civil disputes, where appropriate.
Holly Minney
Head of Dispute Resolution
Schedule a call to discuss a broken agreement or contract and your next steps.
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Why choose Mullis & Peake
We understand how difficult it can be to speak about financial abuse. Our approach is calm, confidential and sensitive, focused on protecting your interests while giving you clarity and control. You will never be rushed or pressured into decisions.
Sensitive, confidential support
A safe space to discuss concerns without judgment.
Experienced dispute resolution solicitors
Advising on complex financial and personal disputes.
Practical legal protection
Clear options tailored to your situation and level of risk.
Local Essex presence
Accessible support from a trusted regional firm.
Frequently asked questions
Financial or economic abuse involves controlling or exploiting someone’s access to money, assets or financial decision making. This can include restricting spending, forcing financial dependence, misusing bank accounts or pressuring someone to sign legal documents. It often occurs within family or personal relationships and may be difficult to identify. Legal advice can help clarify whether behaviour crosses into abuse and what steps are available.
Yes. Financial abuse is recognised as a form of domestic abuse under UK law.
Yes. Elderly individuals are particularly vulnerable to financial exploitation.
Options depend on risk, urgency and financial circumstances.
Yes. All discussions are handled with strict confidentiality.
No. Advice can be given without committing to formal action.
Get in touch with our Financial & Economic Abuse Solicitors team
If you are worried about financial or economic abuse, you do not have to face it alone. Our Dispute Resolution Team will listen carefully, explain your options clearly and support you at a pace that feels right.
Specialist financial abuse solicitors
– Dedicated solicitors with deep experience.
Fast, confidential advice
– Clear guidance when you need it most.
No-obligation consultation
– Understand your options before you decide.
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