An occupation order aims to monitor/restrict the occupation of a family home.
Sometimes, this is used to exclude someone from the family home, but it can have other purposes too. This includes:
Enforcing the right to remain in the property
Regulating the occupation of the property
Prohibit/suspend/restrict the exercise of occupation in the property
Require the departure of someone from the property
Excluding someone from a defined area that the property is located in
An occupation order is related to The Family Law Act 1996, which aims to protect sufferers of domestic abuse.
Under The Family Law Act, a victim of abuse can apply for a Non-Molestation Order, which prevents the perpetrator from pestering, molesting or harassing the victim. This, however, doesn’t cover the issue of the perpetrator accessing the family home.
That’s where an Occupation Order comes in. This regulates who can live in the family home. These orders are only granted in serious circumstances, as they can effectively ban someone from living in a home that they are legally entitled to live in (i.e. if the perpetrator owns or jointly owns the property).
Our Lawyers Can Assist With Occupation Orders in Ascot
Our lawyers have years of experience dealing with Occupation Orders. We can help in several ways.
If you are a victim, looking for help lodging an Occupation Order with the court, our lawyers can help guide you through the process. Alternatively, if you have received an Occupation Order and have been shut out of your family home, our lawyers may be able to help you contest it.
Whatever the case, it is important to seek legal help as quickly as possible, to ensure Occupation Orders are dealt with appropriately.
Get in Touch for Help With an Occupation Order
Fitz has a dedicated team of family lawyers who are on hand to deal with domestic abuse cases. We understand that, as with any legal problem, there is no point in prolonging the experience. So, our lawyers aim for an expeditious and, whenever possible, an amicable settlement.
Get in touch with our expert team of lawyers in Ascot today.