# Protection

> Our protective order lawyers act urgently on non-molestation orders, occupation orders and freezing injunctions to safeguard clients, homes and assets.

Last updated: 2026-11-12

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# Protective order solicitors  

Rushton Family Law advises on court orders that protect you and your children from abuse or harassment, decide who can live in the family home, or stop a spouse from moving or disposing of assets. Some of these applications can be made urgently, and in some cases without the other person being told in advance.

Domestic abuse isn’t limited to physical violence. It includes threats, intimidation, harassment, and controlling or coercive behaviour, including financial control. If you are experiencing any of these, you can speak to us in confidence.

#### Non-molestation orders

A non-molestation order prevents a partner, former partner or family member from using or threatening violence, harassing or intimidating you, or contacting you in certain ways. Breaching the order is a criminal offence. Where you need protection quickly, an application can be made urgently without notice to the other person. 

[Read more about non-molestation orders](https://cms.rushtonfamilylaw.com/services/non-molestation-orders/)![](https://rushtonfamilylaw.com/asset/2709/22-12-def/arrow-gold.png)

#### Occupation orders

An occupation order decides who can live in the family home. It can require a partner to leave, keep them away from the property and the surrounding area, or protect your right to stay. We advise on whether an order is available in your circumstances and act for you in the application.

[Read more about occupation orders](https://cms.rushtonfamilylaw.com/services/occupation-orders/)![](https://rushtonfamilylaw.com/asset/2709/22-12-def/arrow-gold.png)

#### Freezing injunctions

If a spouse is moving, hiding or selling assets to defeat a financial claim, the court can make an order preventing them from doing so until the case is resolved. These applications often need to be made quickly, and sometimes without notice. 

[Read more about freezing injunctions](https://cms.rushtonfamilylaw.com/services/freezing-injunctions/)![](https://rushtonfamilylaw.com/asset/2709/22-12-def/arrow-gold.png)

### Speak to a member of the team

When you contact us about a protection matter, we deal with it as a priority. An experienced family solicitor will assess the urgency, advise you on the right order, and prepare and make the application for you, including at short notice where needed.

We will also look at what else needs to be dealt with, such as arrangements for the children, the home, or the financial position, so that the immediate steps fit with what comes next.

A senior member of our Client Relations team will be in touch within 2 hours.

All enquiries are handled with complete discretion.

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