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Non-molestation Order

The word 'injunction' describes any court order that makes someone act or forbids someone from acting in a certain way. An emergency injunction is the informal description for a court order made without notice / ex parte - it means the person you are applying against will not be aware of the injunction until it is served on him/her.

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The most common kind of emergency injunction that provides protection against domestic violence are explained here.

Non-Molestation Order

(1) How it protects you

• Usually forbids an abuser from:

· Using or threatening physical violence

· Intimidating, harassing or pestering

· Communicating with you (if appropriate)

· Instructing or encouraging others

• Typically granted for 6-12 months

• Arrestable offence if breached

(2) When you can apply

• Applicant and Respondent are associated persons This is determined by s.62(3) of the Family Law Act 1996 and covers most relationships, including:

· Partners and former partners

· Family relations (including in-laws)

· People who live(d) together

· People who have children together

• Recent use or threat of physical violence

This entitles you to make an emergency application, usually meaning something within the last 5-7 days (this may be extended if there have been bail conditions or the respondent has been in prison etc).