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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Non-Molestation Order
A non-molestation order is a protective court order made under section 42 of the Family Law Act 1996.
The order prevents a person from molesting or harassing another person with whom they are associated, such as a spouse, civil partner, cohabitant, relative, or former intimate partner.
Molestation is interpreted broadly and includes not only physical violence but also threatening behaviour, intimidation, harassment, or repeated unwanted contact.
The order may also be made for the protection of a child connected to the parties.
When deciding whether to grant the order, the court considers the need to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of the applicant and any relevant child, and breach of the order is a criminal offence.
A non-molestation order is a protective court order made under section 42 of the Family Law Act 1996.
The order prevents a person from molesting or harassing another person with whom they are associated, such as a spouse, civil partner, cohabitant, relative, or former intimate partner.
Molestation is interpreted broadly and includes not only physical violence but also threatening behaviour, intimidation, harassment, or repeated unwanted contact.
The order may also be made for the protection of a child connected to the parties.
When deciding whether to grant the order, the court considers the need to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of the applicant and any relevant child, and breach of the order is a criminal offence.
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