Information about Occupation Orders
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Why seek an Occupation Order
Eligible relationships typically include:
- Current or former partners
- Spouses or civil partners
- Co-habitants
- Parents of the same child
When to seek one:
- You need to define or regulate rights of occupation of a property
- When a relationship has broken down and you can't agree on who stays in the family home
- When you fear for your safety if you remain in the property
- To protect your children from witnessing conflict in the home
What family court Occupation Orders can determine:
- Who can live in the family home
- Who is excluded from the home
- When someone can return to the home
- Enforce these orders with the power of arrest
Advantages of Family Court route:
- Often faster and more streamlined process
- Judges experienced in domestic and family issues
- Can be combined with other family proceedings
- May have specialised support services available
- Offers immediate protection in urgent situations
Evidence to gather:
- Ownership or tenancy details of the property
- Details of what's happened and why you need the order
- Dates and times of incidents
- Any evidence (texts, photos, police reports)
- Financial details to assess housing needs
The more information and history you can give us regarding your situation the better we can help you.
If you're in immediate danger, call 999 first.
You can also call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
Why use our services?
We offer a unique combination of professional expertise and personal experience to help prepare your occupation order application. Our team has extensive experience with family court procedures from both sides - we've worked within the system and been through it ourselves. This gives us invaluable insight into what actually works and what courts want to see.
We understand family court procedures completely, know exactly what evidence strengthens cases, and are fully familiar with all court forms and requirements. We don't just fill in forms - we provide clear explanations of every step, help organise your documents effectively, and support you throughout the entire process.
Our paperwork preparation ensures your court forms are completed properly with no mistakes that could delay your case. We create clear timelines that courts can easily follow and present your evidence in the most effective way possible, using proper legal language that strengthens rather than weakens your position.
What makes us different is our understanding of the system. We've been through this ourselves, so we genuinely know how complex it can be. We understand from experience what works and what doesn't in real cases, combining professional knowledge with real insight into what you're facing.
The result is properly completed forms first time, evidence presented for maximum impact, and clear explanations in plain English. You get ongoing support throughout your case and confidence from working with people who truly understand your situation because we've experienced it ourselves.
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