On what grounds can I obtain an Occupation Order?

An Occupation Order can be obtained on the following grounds:

  • If you own or rent the home and it is, was or intended to be shared with your husband or wife, a civil partner, cohabitant, family member or parent of your child.
  • If you do not own the home but have matrimonial home rights, for example you are married to the owner.
  • If your former husband, wife or civil partner is the owner of the house and it is, was or was intended to be a shared matrimonial home.
  • If the person you cohabited or cohabit with is the owner of the house and it is, was or was intended to be a shared home.