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NON-MOLESTATION ORDERS: A LEGAL NARRATIVE

April 24, 2025

The fundamental purpose of a non-molestation order is to prohibit a respondent from engaging in any conduct that amounts to molestation and to secure the health, safety and well-being of the applicant or any relevant children.

Occupation Order Checklist (Sections 33–38 FLA 1996)

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an "associated person" (Section 62(3) FLA 1996) Eligible if they are:

Spouse / former spouse
Civil partner / former civil partner
Cohabitant / former cohabitant
Intimate partner of significant duration
Parent of same child
Relative (by blood, marriage, or civil partnership)

1. Is the applicant an "associated person"?

Yes No

2. Has the respondent engaged in "molestation"?

Yes No

3. Is the order necessary to protect the applicant or a child’s health, safety or wellbeing

Yes No

4. Is the situation urgent?

Yes No

5. Is the applicant likely eligible for Legal Aid?

Yes No

6. Has the applicant provided a witness statement describing the incidents?

Yes No

7. Are supporting documents available?

Yes No

8. Has Form FL401 been completed and signed?

Yes No

9. Will the order be personally served on the respondent?

Yes No

10. Has the order been filed with the police?

Yes No

11. Is the applicant aware breach is a criminal offence?

Yes No

12. What duration is appropriate for the order?

Fixed term (e.g., 6–12 months) Indefinite

13. Is a review or extension likely in future?

Yes No

14. Is an Occupation Order also needed?

Yes No

15. Are there children needing additional protection or orders?

Yes No

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