Application for a Domestic Violence Order

What this form is for

• • Use when you need immediate protection from domestic violence
• • Use when the person causing harm is a family member, partner, or someone you live with
• • Use when you need the court to order someone to stop contacting or approaching you
• • Use when you need to protect your children from domestic violence
• • Don't use for non-domestic violence situations (different forms apply)

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is generally no strict deadline for applying, but urgent applications should be made as soon as possible after an incident. For non-urgent cases, applications should be submitted well in advance of any scheduled court appearances.

Before you submit

• • All personal information sections completed accurately
• • Respondent's correct name and address provided
• • Detailed description of incidents included
• • Evidence of domestic violence attached if available
• • Specific protections requested clearly stated
• • Form signed and dated
• • Copy kept for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the application form from your local District Court or Courts Service website
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Gather any evidence of domestic violence (photos, messages, medical reports)
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
5. 5Attend any required court hearings
6. 6Follow up with court if you haven't heard within expected timeframe

Known limitations

• • The form cannot guarantee immediate protection in emergencies
• • The court may require additional information not covered in the form
• • The order only applies within the jurisdiction of Irish courts
• • Violations of the order must be reported to authorities
• • The order doesn't automatically address related issues like custody