What protection can I get from an abusive partner/ex-partner/family member?
In this article, Family Law expert, Megan Spicer, explains how the court can help to protect you from an abusive relationship.

Megan Spicer
Megan works as a Solicitor within the Family department.
Megan graduated from Brunel University with a Law Degree in 2018. After gaining experience working as a Paralegal in Corporate Commercial and later Commercial Property, Megan went on to complete her LLM LPC in 2021.
Megan started her Training Contract at a local law firm in 2022 during which she completed Seats in Family, Private Client, Commercial Property and Corporate Commercial.
In January 2024, Megan qualified as a Solicitor within Family Law where she worked predominantly in divorce finance matters. As of December 2025, Megan joined Frettens and is now working in the family department in our Wimborne office.
Outside of work, Megan enjoys reading, weekends away and volunteering at a local Animal Sanctuary.