In a Non-Molestation order, it is a legal measure that is fundamental and intended to protect the victims who face harassment, threats, or abuse by an existing or a former partner, relative, or an individual with whom they have a close personal relationship. This form of court order is meant to protect the victims of domestic abuse and safeguard their well-being and safety.
A Non-Molestation Order is issued in the Family Law 1996 by the family court. It also does not allow an abuser (the respondent) to use or threaten violence, intimidate, harass or pester the applicant (the victim). The order may also make the abuser unable to approach the victim or victimise them either directly or indirectly via messages, calls, or social media and also to approach their residence, workplace or children’s school.
You may apply when you are a law of an associated person, which includes:
Depending on the facts of the case, the court determines the length of the period of the order. Orders are normally six months to a year, although they can be renewed where necessary. Violation of Non-Molestation Order is a criminal offence, and is punishable by a term of up to five years imprisonment, or a fine, or both.
An application may be made without giving notice to the abuser (a so-called without notice application) in urgent situations to afford the abuser immediate protection. After being granted, the order becomes effective upon serving the respondent with the order. The court will then fix a hearing to determine whether the order will be sustained in the long run.
First Law Solicitors recognises how bold one has to be to seek refuge against abuse. Our professional, caring, family law solicitors are interested in:
You do not need to go through some of these moments in silence, especially when you or your children are being threatened, harassed or abused. A Non-Molestation Order might be a very important part of the law.
The first thing to do is to contact First Law Solicitors today and seek confidential advice regarding the need to obtain a Non-Molestation Order to ensure that you and your loved ones are safe.
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