Domestic violence
Many individuals may find themselves the victim of emotional, psychological and / or physical abuse, feeling trapped in their own home and not knowing where to turn or the options available to them.
Alternatively you may be served with Court Orders and want advice about how you may oppose these.
Non-molestation Order
Where you come within the category of associated persons it may be possible to obtain a non-molestation Order on your behalf.
Such an Order can be obtained to prevent an individual from for example:
- Using or threatening to use violence against you and the children
- Intimidating, harassing or pestering you and the children
- Communicating with you and the children other than through Solicitors.
The Penalty
The breach of a non–molestation Order is a serious criminal offence, punishable by up to five years imprisonment.
Occupation Orders
An occupation order can be obtained in appropriate circumstances to:
- Expel an individual from a property and
- Prevent him or her from entering or seeking to enter the property
- We can in some cases apply for an exclusion zone to be placed around the property.
- A power of arrest can also be attached to an Occupation order.
I have been served with a non-molestation and / or Occupation Order – What should I do now?
You should seek legal advice immediately. We can advise you of the options available to you and defend the case on your behalf.
For further information on any family law issue, please contact Robert Worthing by emailing Robert or by calling him on 08450 990045, or speak to your usual contact in the Family Team.