Domestic Abuse Articles
Guides for FL401 applications, non-molestation orders, occupation orders, and preparing court bundles for domestic abuse proceedings.
Non-Molestation Order Bundle: What to Include and How to Prepare It
Complete guide to preparing a non-molestation order bundle for an FL401 application under the Family Law Act 1996 Part IV. Covers witness statements, supporting evidence, without-notice applications, DASH risk assessments, occupation orders, and Practice Direction 27A compliance.
FL401 Without Notice Application: When and How to Apply Urgently
Guide to without-notice FL401 applications for non-molestation and occupation orders. Covers the test for urgency, Form FL406, evidence requirements, and what happens at the return hearing.
PD12J and Fact-Finding Hearings: Domestic Abuse in Family Proceedings
Understanding Practice Direction 12J and fact-finding hearings in domestic abuse cases. Covers the Scott Schedule, evidence requirements, cross-examination protections, and how abuse findings affect child arrangements.
Occupation Orders Under the Family Law Act 1996: A Practical Guide
Practical guide to applying for an occupation order under sections 33-38 of the Family Law Act 1996. Covers eligibility, the balance of harm test, evidence requirements, and bundle preparation.
Types of Evidence Accepted in Domestic Abuse Court Proceedings
What evidence courts accept in domestic abuse cases. Covers police reports, medical records, DASH assessments, text messages, photographs, third-party statements, and how to present evidence in your FL401 bundle.