Non-Molestation Order
Stops someone from using or threatening violence, harassing, intimidating or contacting you or your children. Breaking it is a criminal offence.
How it works
We help you apply for a Non-Molestation Order or an Occupation Order. We prepare your witness statement and form FL401 free, then guide you step by step on submitting them to the Family Court yourself.
Free help preparing non-molestation and occupation order papers, with urgent cases prioritised.
Explore court ordersStops someone from using or threatening violence, harassing, intimidating or contacting you or your children. Breaking it is a criminal offence.
How it works
Decides who can live in the home. It can make an abuser leave, keep them away from the area, or let you return safely.
Who can get one
In urgent cases a judge can make an order the same day, before the other person is told. This is a “without notice” order.
When to ask for oneThere is no court fee to apply. Legal aid may cover a solicitor if you qualify. If you don't, we help you free of charge.
A clear breakdown of what you pay
Confidential support. You stay in control.
Fill in our online form, receive your prepared papers, then sign and submit them to the Family Court yourself.
Answer questions about you, what has happened and your home, in your own words. You can skip anything you don't know.
Our team turns your answers into a witness statement and form FL401, and checks whether legal aid could pay for a solicitor.
We send your prepared papers with clear guidance. You check and sign them, then send them to your local Family Court. There is no court fee.
We prepare your papers and guide you; you sign and send them yourself, so you stay in control.
Clear guidance, free preparation and a next step you can feel confident about.
Get free supportA partner or ex, husband or wife, family member, someone you've lived with, or the other parent of your child. Women and men, with or without children.
Check who can applyNo court fee, no charge for our help, no hidden extras. You don't need a solicitor – read about applying without a solicitor.
Applying without a solicitorTell us if you need urgent protection and we prioritise your papers so you can apply the same day if needed.
Start your application
Confidential guidance, every step of the way.
Find answers to the questions people ask most about protection orders and preparing their papers.
Your court order will say how long it lasts. If you still need protection when it is ending, you can apply to extend it.
Read official guidanceExplain what happened and why you need protection in your witness statement. The official FL401 page includes a supporting statement template and guidance to help you prepare your papers.
Read official guidanceThe court considers the application and hears from the parties. Check your hearing notice and contact the court beforehand if you need support or extra protection.
Read official guidanceDo not serve the documents yourself. Your solicitor can arrange service, or you can ask the court to serve them without a fee using form D89.
Read official guidanceIf the person named in the injunction does not follow the order, you can contact the police. If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
Read official guidanceThese are different types of protection orders. DAPOs are being introduced in selected areas, so check the current eligibility guidance to see whether you can apply.
Read official guidance
Your witness statement and protection order papers, prepared with care. No charge for our help.
You sign and submit. You stay in control.We prepare your witness statement and form FL401, then guide you on submitting them to the Family Court yourself.
Get clear, confidential support with your protection order papers.