An occupation order is a court order made under the Family Law Act 1996 that regulates who can live in the family home and can require one party to leave the property. It is commonly used in domestic abuse situations alongside a non-molestation order.
Because occupation orders can exclude a person from their home, they are considered serious orders and must generally be personally served on the respondent before they can be enforced.
At Tracenet Legal Services, we provide professional service of occupation orders for solicitors, domestic abuse support services and legal professionals across England and Wales. We understand that these matters are often urgent, sensitive, and require careful handling.