How do you get an injunction against someone?
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How do you get an injunction against someone?
An injunction can be filed against neighbors, friends or strangers, as long as you have their name. One act of harassment will not be enough to get an order. There must be a series or pattern of acts before a judge will consider granting the order. The person filing the injunction is called the plaintiff.
What does it mean to file an injunction against someone?
An injunction is a legal and equitable remedy in the form of a special court order that compels a party to do or refrain from specific acts. They can also be charged with contempt of court. Counterinjunctions are injunctions that stop or reverse the enforcement of another injunction.
How do I get an injunction for harassment UK?
Depending on your relationship with your abuser you can apply for an injunction under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 or the Family Law Act 1996. If you are associated to your abuser you may prefer to apply to the Family Court for a domestic violence injunction called a non-molestation order.
Can my wife kick me out of the house Australia?
Can you kick your partner out of the house? Without a court order, no. We often hear stories about one partner threatening the other that should they not leave, or should they return to the home, the police will be called. You cannot be forced to leave the premise at the mere demand of the other party.
