Lying to get a non-molestation order: Advice for respondents

Summary

A non-molestation order is a set of rules from the court. It’s purpose is to protect people from domestic abuse. The problem is, sometimes, these orders can be used in a sneaky or mean way. You might find yourself in a situation where someone is lying to get a non-molestation order against you and you have to figure out how to defend yourself even though you feel you did anything wrong. It’s not okay for anyone to lie to the court to get one of these orders. But sadly, it does happen. So, what should you do if someone has lied to get a non-molestation order against you? If you’re facing a situation where someone has unfairly asked for a non-molestation order against you, it’s important to get legal advice to help you protect yourself and your rights. If you find yourself facing a non-molestation order based on false accusations that are either totally made up, or stretch the truth, it can be confusing to understand why. All cases going through the family court process are unique in their own way, so it’s impossible to say why without looking at the specific case. However, reasons for this might be that: * The Applicant thinks it will give them an advantage with a child.

Key information

• •The Applicant thinks it will give them an advantage with a child arrangements application;
• •The Applicant wants to use the non-molestation order as a way to get financial benefits or help with legal costs (Legal Aid);
• •The Applicant wants to stop you from accessing legal aid funded advice or representation.
• •A non-molestation order is a set of rules from the court. It’s purpose is to protect people from domestic abuse.
• •The problem is, sometimes, these orders can be used in a sneaky or mean way. You might find yourself in a situation where someone is lying to get a non-molestation order against you and you have to figure out how to defend yourself even though you feel you did anything wrong.
• •It’s not okay for anyone to lie to the court to get one of these orders. But sadly, it does happen.
• •So, what should you do if someone has lied to get a non-molestation order against you?
• •If you’re facing a situation where someone has unfairly asked for a non-molestation order against you, it’s important to get legal advice to help you protect yourself and your rights.
• •If you find yourself facing a non-molestation order based on false accusations that are either totally made up, or stretch the truth, it can be confusing to understand why.
• •All cases going through the family court process are unique in their own way, so it’s impossible to say why without looking at the specific case.
• •* The Applicant thinks it will give them an advantage with a child arrangements application; * The Applicant wants to use the non-molestation order as a way to get financial benefits or help with legal costs (Legal Aid); * The Applicant wants to stop you from accessing legal aid funded advice or representation.
• •Sometimes, an Applicant might bend the truth or even out-right lie to get a non-molestation order out of spite.

Practical guidance

• •Source: [Lying to get a non-molestation order: Advice for respondents](https://lawhive.co.uk/knowledge-hub/family/lying-to-get-a-non-molestation-order-advice)

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