If you are a victim of domestic violence it is possible to seek protection from the court by way of a non-molestation order or an occupation order in relation to property.

A non-molestation order can contain provisions prohibiting the respondent from molesting another person who is associated with the respondent; and/or prohibiting the respondent from molesting a relevant child.

An occupation order regulates the occupation of a particular property dependent upon the parties legal right to occupy the property and the relationship between the parties.

When considering an application for an occupation order the court will take into account all of the circumstances including the housing needs and housing resources of each of the parties and of any relevant child; financial resources of each of the parties; likely effect of any order, or decision not to exercise its power on the health, safety or well-being of the parties and any relevant child and the conduct of parties in relation to each other and otherwise.