접근 금지 명령 신청
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개요
A non-molestation order is a court order under the Family Law Act 1996 that protects you from being harassed, threatened, intimidated, or subjected to violence by a current or former partner, family member, or someone you have had an intimate relationship with. Breaching a non-molestation order is a criminal offence punishable by up to 5 years' imprisonment. You can apply to the family court, and in urgent cases, the court can make the order without notice to the respondent (ex parte).
이 절차를 사용할 수 있는 사람
- You are or have been in a relationship with the person (married, civil partners, cohabitants, or in an intimate personal relationship)
- You are a relative of the person
- You have experienced or are at risk of molestation — violence, threats, harassment, intimidation, or pestering
단계별 절차
Gather Evidence
Collect evidence of the abuse or harassment — text messages, emails, photos of injuries, medical records, police reports, witness statements. Keep a diary of incidents with dates, times, and descriptions.
Seek Legal Advice
Contact a solicitor specialising in family law or domestic abuse. Legal aid is available for domestic abuse cases without a means test if you can provide evidence of abuse. You can also contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline.
Complete the Application Form (FL401)
Fill in Form FL401 and a supporting witness statement (Form FL401A) setting out the history of abuse and why the order is needed. If urgent, request a without-notice hearing in the application.
Submit to the Family Court
File the application at your local family court. There is no court fee for non-molestation order applications. The court will list a hearing — if without notice, usually within 1–2 days.
Attend the Hearing
At the hearing, the judge will consider your evidence and decide whether to make the order. If without notice, the order is temporary and a return hearing will be listed (usually within 14 days) for the respondent to attend and respond.
Serve the Order
The order must be served on the respondent, usually by the court or a process server. Breach of the order is a criminal offence — call 999 if the respondent breaches it.
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중요 경고
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
Breach of a non-molestation order is a criminal offence — report any breach to the police immediately.
You do not need to be living with the person to apply.