Essentially, a non-molestation order is a type of injunction which is used to protect people from violence and harassment.
Any person can obtain a non-molestation order against someone, which can include but is not limited to, physical, emotional, financial, or any abusive kind of relationship, and will provide you safety measures.
The applicant, in this case, the person who’s applying for the order, can apply in court against someone, who is known as the respondent, and this can be a spouse, ex-spouse, civil partner, ex-civil partner, cohabitees and former cohabitees, and can also include family members.
Placing a non-molestation order will protect you and your children, as it set a limit in the distance that the respondent can get close to you, your home address, or your place of work.