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Non-molestation and occupation orders

When family conflicts escalate, your safety and peace of mind are paramount. If you’re facing abuse or threats, non-molestation and occupation orders can provide immediate legal protection. At Hamblin Family Law, we offer caring support to help you navigate these challenging situations and protect yourself and your family. We can also work with our Criminal Lawyer network to ensure your family and criminal proceedings run seamlessly together.
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Protect yourself and your family with non-molestation orders

A non-molestation order is designed to protect individuals from harassment, intimidation, and physical or emotional abuse (including coercive and controlling behaviour and economic abuse) by prohibiting your former spouse or partner from contacting or approaching you or your children.

Here at Hamblin Family Law, we understand the complexity of these matters, and we will act swiftly to support you in protecting what matters most to you.

What protection does a non-molestation order offer?

Protection from abuse

The primary aim is to safeguard you and your family from abuse and harassment. We will be by your side and ensure you and your loved ones are protected and have peace of mind.

Legal consequences

Breaching a non-molestation order is a criminal offence, which aids in the order being taken seriously.

Swift action

Courts can grant non-molestation orders on an emergency basis, which will provide you and your family with urgent protection.
Let us help you secure the legal protections you and your family deserve. Contact us today and speak to one of our experienced solicitors to get the compassionate and effective guidance you need.
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Understanding occupation orders and your right to a safe home

An occupation order can determine who has the right to live in or return to a family home, as well as identify if someone is to be excluded from the property. This order is particularly important when there is a threat of violence (which need not just be physical violence) or where a person’s presence is a threat to your wellbeing or that of your children. At Hamblin Family Law, we understand the importance of a safe home and can help secure this space for you and your family through legal protection.

What protection does an occupation order offer?

Safe living environment

An occupation order dictates who can live in the family home, helping to ensure a safe living environment.

Exclusive occupation

The order can grant exclusive occupation of the home to one party, helping to protect your home and family.

Property protection

The order can also prevent the abuser from damaging or selling the property, ensuring the security of the family home.

FAQs

Breaching a non-molestation order is a criminal offence and can result in arrest, imprisonment, or a fine.

Yes, you will need to provide a statement explaining the recent and ongoing abuse or threats you have experienced, along with any supporting evidence such as messages and emails which we will pull together into a witness statement for you. We will outline all of this for you at our first meeting to ease the stress of the situation. Contact us today to see how we can help you.

The court considers factors such as housing needs, financial resources, the welfare of any children, and the conduct of both parties.
Breaching an occupation order can lead to legal consequences, including fines, arrest, or imprisonment, depending on the severity of the breach.

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