If you or your children are at risk of harm, we can act quickly. Our family law team at Kreston Solicitors regularly obtains emergency non-molestation orders and occupation orders, often within 24-48 hours of first contact.
Types of Protective Orders
- Non-Molestation Orders, prohibiting an abuser from using or threatening violence, intimidating, harassing or pestering you
- Occupation Orders, regulating who may live in the family home, and in some cases excluding the abuser entirely
- Forced Marriage Protection Orders, protecting individuals from being forced into marriage
- Restraining Orders, obtained following criminal proceedings
Emergency Applications
In cases of immediate danger, we apply for orders without notice (ex parte), meaning the court can grant protection before the abuser is even aware of the application. A full hearing is then listed, typically within 14 days, at which both parties can present their case.
Support Beyond Legal Proceedings
We understand that domestic abuse affects every aspect of your life. We work alongside local support services, refuges and counselling organisations to ensure you receive comprehensive help. We handle every case with the utmost discretion and sensitivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
In urgent cases, we can obtain a without-notice order within 24-48 hours. The court can grant immediate protection before the respondent is served.
Yes. Breaching a non-molestation order is a criminal offence punishable by up to five years' imprisonment.
No. There are no court fees for applications for non-molestation orders or occupation orders in domestic abuse cases.