FAQ's
Injunction
The courts decide whether you should make a claim, there is an enquiry line dedicated to this.
Generally speaking, an injunction prohibits an individual from carrying out a certain act. There are several types of injunction and many reasons behind them;
Common Law injunctions These are also referred to as Assault & Trespass Injunctions. This type of injunction can prohibit an individual from entering your land and/or property without permission, or, to prevent them from assaulting you.
Non-Molestation order injunctions. This injunction prevents an individual from harming you, or a child.
Anti-Harassment Order injunctions. This injunction stops an individual from harassing you, including but not limited to, excessive noise, nuisance phone calls, threats and stalking.
Occupational Order injunctions. This is an order that determines who is to live in the family home and who is to leave.
You will need the assistance of a lawyer, courts or Injunction Online. If you are reading this, you are obviously concerned and should consider obtaining an injunction, however, the process is detailed.
You will then need to complete an "Injunction Application Form" and a "Statement of Claim Form."
Some injunctions can be applied for immediately so call our experienced advisors on 0800 840 5441 to discuss your situation.
You can begin your claim immediately call 0800 840 5441 now to discuss your application further.
Yes. There is a common law injunction "Trespass Orders" and in Domestic Violence instances these injunctions are call "Occupation Orders." These injunctions specify an individual is not permitted to be within so much distance of your home at all times. If, with an "Occupation Order" they are already living in your home, they must leave and not return. These injunctions can contain power of arrest - this means if the individual breaches the injunction they can be arrested.
Yes. You can obtain a Prohibited Steps Order which will prohibit an individual taking children out of your care. Call us for more information on 0800 840 5441.
You can begin committal proceeding at court which could send the individual to prison.
Legal aid is provided by the court, however, there are strict conditions to decide whether you are eligible or not. You can also apply for fee remission if you claim Pension or jobseekers allowance etc, again, there you have to satisfy "eligibility criteria" in order to claim. Our customer service advisors can access your eligibility for a free remission and complete the necessary forms if you qualify so that you will not have to pay any court fees. Otherwise, It costs £150 to make a claim to the court.
You are free to withdraw your claim at any stage, before or during your application.
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