Non-Molestation Orders
If you are being harassed, threatened, abused, or controlled by a current or former partner or family member, a Non-Molestation Order offers urgent legal protection. It is a civil court order designed to prevent someone from using or threatening violence, intimidating or harassing you, or coming near your home, workplace, or children’s school.
You don’t need to have experienced physical violence to apply—emotional abuse, coercive control, stalking, and psychological intimidation can also justify an order. Breaching a Non-Molestation Order is a criminal offence and can result in arrest and prosecution.
These orders can be obtained on an emergency (ex parte) basis, without the abuser being informed in advance. Once granted, they are usually in place for 6–12 months but can be extended where needed. You can apply whether or not you live with the person and regardless of your immigration status.
Frequently Asked Questions
It prevents someone from threatening, harassing, or contacting you. It may also include restrictions on attending your home or workplace and extend to protecting your children.
Emergency orders can often be granted the same day. A full hearing will follow to determine whether the order should remain in place.
The order itself is civil, but breaching it is a criminal offence—punishable by up to five years in prison.
No one should live in fear—at home or in a relationship. Whether you need urgent intervention or long-term legal support, AAGA Solicitors is here to stand with you. We act quickly, respectfully, and with compassion to protect your safety and your future.
