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.