# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 10.2: Applications for an occupation order or a non-molestation order


(1) An application for an occupation order or a non-molestation order must be supported by a witness statement.
(2) An application for an occupation order or a non-molestation order may be made without notice.
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(4) Where an application is made without notice, the witness statement in support of the application must state the reasons why notice has not been given. (Section 45 of the 1996 Act sets out the criteria for making an order without notice.)

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/10.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-10.2
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