Protective court orders

Civil and criminal court orders that can protect you and your children. Each page shows who can apply, the grounds, evidence needed, duration and what happens if breached.

Information only. This is not legal advice. Court procedures and the law change. Always confirm with a solicitor, Citizens Advice, or a domestic abuse advocate before acting.

England & Wales
Non-Molestation Order
Family Court (Form FL401)
England & Wales
Occupation Order
Family Court (Form FL401)
England & Wales (pilot rollout)
Domestic Abuse Protection Notice & Order (DAPN/DAPO)
Magistrates / Family / Civil Court
England & Wales
Restraining Order
Magistrates' or Crown Court
England & Wales
Stalking Protection Order (SPO)
Magistrates' Court
England & Wales
Prohibited Steps Order
Family Court (Form C100)
England & Wales
Child Arrangements Order
Family Court (Form C100, MIAM exemption for DA)
England & Wales
Specific Issue Order
Family Court
UK-wide
FGM Protection Order (FGMPO)
Family Court (Form FGM001)
England, Wales & NI
Forced Marriage Protection Order (FMPO)
Family Court (Form FL401A)
Scotland
Interdict with Power of Arrest
Sheriff Court / Court of Session
Scotland
Exclusion Order (Scotland)
Sheriff Court
Northern Ireland
Non-Molestation / Occupation Order (NI)
Family Proceedings Court / High Court