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Whether you’re applying for or defending against a protection order, understanding the legal process in South Africa is crucial.
Here’s a quick guide to help you navigate the steps:
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A protection order is a court-issued document designed to protect victims from their abusers by legally restricting the abuser’s actions. This can include preventing contact, approaching the victim’s residence, or committing further acts of abuse.
You can apply for a protection order at your local Magistrate’s Court by providing evidence of abuse. An interim protection order can be granted immediately, with a full hearing to follow.
Yes. If you believe the claims are false, you can present evidence and testimony in court to dispute the protection order during the hearing.
The Domestic Violence Act covers various forms of abuse, including physical, emotional, sexual, economic, and psychological abuse, as well as harassment and intimidation.
An interim protection order remains in effect until the final hearing, where the court will decide whether to issue a final protection order.
The final order can last indefinitely or for a specific period, depending on the court’s decision.
If the abuser violates the protection order, contact the police immediately. Violating a protection order is a criminal offence, and the abuser can be arrested.
You can apply for a protection order on an ex-parte basis, meaning your spouse will not be informed when you initially file.
If the court grants the interim protection order, your spouse or the Respondent will be served with the order and can respond at a later court hearing.
If the court does not grant the ex parte protection order, you and your spouse must attend a court hearing where both parties can present evidence.
The court will decide whether to issue a final protection order based on the hearing.
Whether you’re applying for a protection order or defending yourself against false accusations, we will work tirelessly to protect your rights.
Dealing with domestic violence or harassment can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone.
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