Category: Protective Orders and Injunctions
How to Change or End a Protective Order for Abuse
What is an Abuse Vary Order? What is an Abuse Vary Order? An abuse vary order is a legal tool that allows you to ask the court to change (vary) or end (discharge) the conditions of an existing protective order. Protective orders, such as non-molestation orders or occupation orders, are designed to help protect people…
How to Apply for an Abuse Injunction and Get Protection
What is an Abuse Injunction? An abuse injunction is a type of court order designed to protect someone from domestic or family abuse. It gives legal protection to individuals who are at risk of harm from a partner, ex-partner, family member, or someone they live with. Abuse injunctions are most commonly used in cases involving…
Non-Molestation Orders: Legal Protection From Abuse
What is a Non-Molestation Order? A non-molestation order is a type of legal protection designed to safeguard individuals from harassment, threats, or harm by someone they are closely connected to, such as a current or former partner, spouse, or family member. It is most commonly used in situations involving domestic abuse, where a person is…
Occupation Orders: Your Legal Rights and How to Apply
What is an Occupation Order? An occupation order is a type of protective order available under UK family law. Its main purpose is to decide who can live in the family home or enter the surrounding area, especially when there is domestic abuse, threats, or conflict between people who share or have shared a home.…
