Can a protection order
be removed?
An application to discharge (i.e. end) a Final Protection Order can be made by either the applicant or respondent named in the Final Protection Order.
A Family Court Judge will only end the Protection Order if they are satisfied that the Protection Order is no longer needed for the applicant's protection.
If the applicant and respondent do not agree about ending the protection order, there will be a defended hearing. Both will get a chance to tell their side of the story to the Family Court Judge and the Judge will decide whether the Protection Order should stay in place or be removed.
A specified person or an associated respondent may apply for the protection order to be discharged in so far as it relates to them.
If a Protection Order is discharged against the respondent, the order will no longer apply against an associated respondent, or for the benefit of a specified person.
Contact Family Lawyer
Antoinette Vujnovich, family lawyer, is available by appointment at the following locations:
Waihi, Bay of Plenty
Waihi Community Resource Centre
4 Mueller St, Waihi
p: (07) 929 7982
m: 021 210 0930
Katikati, Bay of Plenty
15 Talisman Drive, Katikati
p: (07) 929 7982
m: 021 210 0930
Manukau City, Auckland
Level 1, 3/12 Laidlaw Way,
East Tamaki
p: (07) 929 7982
m: 021 210 0930