You can find applications for protection orders at your nearest Family Court. You dont need a lawyer but may want to get one to help you fill out the necessary paper work.

The Family Court can grant your application if it is satisfied that:

• there is or has been domestic violence

• you are or were in a domestic relationship with the person you want to be protected against (for more info on what a domestic relationship is refer to page on 'who can apply for a protection order' )
• you need a protection order to protect you and any kids that might live with person you want to be protected against

The Criminal courts can also make protection orders in certain conditions.

Information
For more information refer to the Family Court website www.justice.govt.nz/courts/family-court


For lawyers

www.communitylaw.org.nz

www.familylaw.org.nz

www.lsa.govt.nz (legal aid)


You might also like to contact your local District Law Society