An occupation order is about who can live in the family home and on what terms. We can explain your options, talk you through how injunctions work, and advise on the best protective steps for you.

If you need to protect your right to live safely at home, you may be able to apply to the court for an occupation order. If the court grants the order, it can require the other person to leave the property and, in some cases, prevent them from returning.

How an occupation order can help

Depending on your circumstances, an occupation order can:

• Require the other person to leave the home
• Limit which parts of the home they can use
• Set boundaries to keep you safe (for example, requiring distance from you or the property)
• Allow you to stay in, or return to, your home