Personal Protection Order
A Personal Protection Order (PPO) offers legal protection where family violence has occurred or is threatened. Eunice represents both applicants seeking protection and, where appropriate, respondents in these applications, always with sensitivity to the seriousness of what is at stake.
WhatsApp about Personal Protection OrderWhen urgency matters
Where there is immediate risk, an Expedited Order can offer interim protection while a full PPO application is heard. Eunice moves quickly in these situations, understanding that delay can carry real consequences for a client’s safety and peace of mind.
Handled with discretion
These matters are personal and often distressing. Eunice approaches every PPO case with the sensitivity it requires, while building the clearest possible case for the protection her client needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as family violence for a PPO application?
Family violence includes physical hurt, intimidation, harassment, or wrongful confinement committed against a family member. The court will assess the evidence presented to determine whether a PPO is warranted.
How quickly can I get protection?
Where there is urgent risk, an application for an Expedited Order can provide interim protection while the full Personal Protection Order application proceeds.
Can a PPO be applied for against a family member who does not live with me?
Yes, provided the parties fall within the definition of "family member" under the Women’s Charter, which extends beyond those living in the same household.