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Separation and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16003314\charrsid16652124 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 non-molestation orders \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 3.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16003314\charrsid16652124 Consequential amendments}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16003314\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7175516 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11545929 ------------------------------------------------}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7175516\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7175516 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11930424 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid3164431 1994, No. 7 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16003314\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 An Act to amend the Cook Islands Act 1915 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11545929 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3164431 [}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7175516\charrsid3164431 4 July 1994 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7175516 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7175516\charrsid7175516 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid11476158 B}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid11476158 E IT ENACTED}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 by the Parliament of the Cook Islands in Session assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par 1. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 Short Title}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 - This Act may be cited as the Cook Islands Amendment Act 1994, and shall be 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}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 the order is discharged by the Court under section 523E of this Act. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (2) Without limiting the provisio ns of paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section, the husband or wife may apply to the Court for the discharge of the separation order on the grounds that it has ceased to have effect under that paragraph, and, on proof that the order has ceased to h ave effect as aforesaid, the Court shall discharge the order. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 523E. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 Discharge of separation order by Court}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 - (1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, the Court may, on the application of either party, discharge any separation order if the Court is sa tisfied that the circumstances have so changed since the making of the order that it is reasonable that the order should be discharged. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (2) The Court shall not discharge the order if an application for dissolution of marriage has been filed by either party, and is pending. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8651582 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 523F. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 Effect of sepa}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 ration order on property rights}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 - (1) If, while a separation order is in force, either the husband or wife dies intestate as to any property, that property shall devolve as if the survivor had predeceased the intestate. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8651582 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), in any case to which that subsection applies, the Court, on the application of the survivor made within 6 months of the date of death of the intestate, may in its discretion order that such provision as the Court thi nks fit shall be made for the survivor out of the estate of the deceased husband or wife. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \qc \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 Orders for occupation of home \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 523G. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 Orders in respect of }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 matrimonial homes and tenancies}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124\charrsid16652124 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 - (1) Notwithstanding section 25(2) of t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2823615 he Matrimonial Property Act 1976}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 , t he Court may make an order under section 27 or section 28 of that Act, in any case where a husband and wife who are still married to each other or are not living apart and are not separated, if the Court is satisfied that such an order }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3634399\charrsid16652124 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2823615 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (a) is necessary for the protection of the husband or wife; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 is in the b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2823615 est}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 interests of a child of the marriage. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2823615 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (2) The Court may make an order pursuant to subsection (1) of this section on an application made }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid2823615 ex parte}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 if it is satisfied that the respondent }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \endash }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2823615 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (a ) has threatened or used violence against, or threatened or caused bodily harm to, the applicant or a child of the marriage; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124\charrsid16652124 is likely to do so again,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 and that the delay caused by proceeding on notice would or might expose the applicant or a child of t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124\charrsid16652124 he marriage to physical injury.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 On making an }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid611769 ex pa}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid611769\charrsid611769 rt}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid611769 e}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 order pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the Court shall at th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 e same time make an interim non-}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 molestation order pursuant to section 523}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124\charrsid16652124 I}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 , unless it considers that there are special reasons why such an order should not be made. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 (4) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 An order mad}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11679356 e }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11679356\charrsid11679356 ex part}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid11679356 e}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 under }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3634399\charrsid16652124 this section shall expire -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 on the discharge of an interim non-molestation order made in conjunction with it; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 if no such non-molestation order is made, 7 days from the date of its making; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (5) Where an order is made }{ \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid11679356 ex parte}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 against any respondent, the respondent may apply immediately for variat}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124\charrsid16652124 ion or discharge of the order.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 523H. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 Orders in respect of matrimonial homes and tenancies where parties living apart}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 - (1) Without limiting the powe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5334118 r of the Court to make an }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5334118\charrsid5334118 ex part}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid5334118 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 order in any other circumstances the Court may make an ord}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8530282 er under section 27 or section 28}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 of the Matrimonial }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8530282 Property Act 1976 on the }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8530282\charrsid8530282 ex part}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid8530282 e}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 application of a husband or wife, or former husband or wife, who are living apart or are separated, if the Court is satisfied that the respondent has used violence against, or caused bodily harm to, the applicant or a child of the marriage and that the delay caused by proceeding on notice would or might cause undue hardship to the applicant or to a child of the marriage. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8530282 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 On making an }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid8530282 ex par}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8530282\charrsid8530282 t}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid8530282 e}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 order pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the Court shall at th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10385889\charrsid16652124 e same time make an interim non-}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 mol}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8530282 estation order under section 523I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 and 523}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8530282 J}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 of this Act unless it considers that there are special reasons why such an order should not be made. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8530282 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (3) Where an order under this section is made, }{ \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid8530282 ex pa}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8530282\charrsid8530282 rt}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid8530282 e}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 against any respondent, the respondent may apply immediately for variation or discharge of the order. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \qc \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 Non-Molestation Orders \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8530282 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 523}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124 I}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124\charrsid16652124 Ancillary N}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 on-molestation orders} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (1) Where the Court makes an ord er of the kind referred to in sections 523A, 523G or 523H of this Act, the Court may, at the same time, or at any time thereafter while the order remains in force, make a non-molestation order on the application of either party}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8530282 if it is satisfied that the mak}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 ing of the order is necessary for the protection of the applicant or any child in the custody of the applicant. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (2) Where a non-molestation order made under this section is in force, the person against whom it was made }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10385889\charrsid16652124 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 shall not enter or remain on any land or in any building which is in the occupation of the applicant or in which the applicant or any child in the custody of the applicant dwells or is present -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 (i) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 without the consent (express or implied) of the applicant in any case where an occupation order in the applicant's favour is in force in respect of the land or building; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 (ii) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 without the consent (expres}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 s or implied) of the applicant }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 in any case where the applicant is in occupation of the land or building and there is a separation order or separation agreement in force between the parties; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8530282 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (iii) in any case, in circumstances which constitute a trespass; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 shall not molest the applicant by watching or besetting the applicant's dwelling}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3634399\charrsid16652124 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 house or place of bu siness, employment, or residence, or by following or way-laying the applicant in any public place or by making persistent telephone calls to the applicant at the applicant's dwelling}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3634399\charrsid16652124 } {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 house or place of business, employment, or residence; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 shall not mole st any child in the custody of the applicant by watching or besetting the child's place of residence or education, or by following or way-laying the child in any such public place, or by making persistent telephone calls to the child at the child's place of residence or any other place. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124 523J}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 .}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 Non-molestation }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 orders}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11930424\charrsid16652124 in respect of de-facto couples}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 - (1) Any man or woman who are not and who has not been married to the other, but who is or has been living with the other in a relationship in the nature of marriage may apply to a Judge of the High Count for a non-molestation order, and the Court, if it is satisfied that the making of the order is necessary for the protection of the appl icant or of a child in the custody of the applicant, may make a non-molestation order. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15083004 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124 (2) I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 n determining whether an order should be made under this section, the Court shall have regard to all the circumstances of the case, including but not limited to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3634399\charrsid16652124 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 the duration of the relationship; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 the relative material contributions of the parties to the relationship; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 the welfare of the parties to the relationship and of any child in their custody; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 such other circumstances as it appears to the Court are just and equitable. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (3) Where a non-molestation order made under this section is in force, the person against whom it was made }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3634399\charrsid16652124 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 shall not, if the Court so orders, enter or remain on any land or in any building which is in the occupation of the applicant or in which the applicant or any child in the custody of the applicant dwells or is present }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3634399\charrsid16652124 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 (i) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 without the consent (express or implied) of the applicant; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15083004 i}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 i) in any case, in circumstances which constitute a trespass; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 shall not molest the applicant by watching or besetting the applicant's dwelling}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3634399\charrsid16652124 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 house or place of business, employment, or residence, or by following or way-laying the applicant in any public place or by making persistent telephone calls to the applicant at the applicant's dwelling}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3634399\charrsid16652124 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 house or place of business, employment, or residence; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 shall not molest any child in the custody of the applicant by w atching or besetting the child's place of residence or education, or by following or way-laying the child in any such public place, or by making persistent telephone calls to the child at the child's place of residence or any other place. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15083004 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 523K. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 Other non-molestation orders}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 - (1) Any person to whom sections 523}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15083004 I}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 and 523J do not apply, may apply to a Judge of the H}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 igh Court for a non-molestation }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 order against any other person, and the Court, if}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 it is}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 satisfied that the ma}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15083004 k}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 ing of the order is necessary for the protection of the applicant or of a child in the custody of the applicant, may make a non-molestation order. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 Where a non-molestation order made under this section is in force, the perso}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124 n against whom it was made-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 shall not molest the applicant by watching or besetting the applicant's dwelling}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3634399\charrsid16652124 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 house or place of business, employment, or residence, or by following or way-laying the applicant in any public place or by making persistent telephone calls to the applicant at the applicant's dwelling}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3634399\charrsid16652124 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 house or place of business, employment, or residence; and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 shall not molest any child in the custody of the applicant by watching or besetting the child's place of residence or education, or by following or way-laying t he child in any such public place, or by making persistent telephone calls to the child at the child's place of residence or any other place. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10825610\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 523L. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 Ancillary orders}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 - Where an order is made under this Part, the Court may in addition to such order, and wit hout otherwise affecting the rights and obligations of any person, make such ancillary orders as to possession of chattels belonging to any party to the proceedings as in the circumstances appear just and equitable. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 523M. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 Jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 - (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Part or of the Judicature Act 1980-81, any application for an order under sections 523I}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 523J, 523K or 523L may be determined by a Justice of the Peace, provided that every order made by a Justice of the Pea ce shall be an interim order. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (2) Every interim order shall assign a date (which shall be as soon as r easonably practicable thereafter) for a hearing before a Judge of the High Court as to whether a final order should be made in substitution for the interim order. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (3) The copy of the interim order served on the respondent shall notify the respondent that unless the respondent attends on the assigned date to show cause why a final order should not be substituted for the interim order, the Court may discharge the interim order and make a final order in its place. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (4) At the hearing referred to in subsection (2}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124 ) of this section the Court may-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (a) discharge the interim order; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (b) discharge the interim order and make a final order in its place; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (c) on good cause being shown, adjourn the hearing to a fixed time and place. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (5) Where a hearing is adjourned under subsection (4)}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14817605 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (c) of this section to another day, the Court shall, at the adjourned hearing, exercise either the power conferred on it by subsection (4) (a) or the power conferred on it by subsection (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14817605 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (b) of this section. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 523N. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14817605 Ex-part}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 e non-molestation orders}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 - (1) An order may b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14817605 e made pursuant to sections 523I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 , 523J, 523K or 523L on an application made }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid14817605 ex par}{ \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14817605\charrsid14817605 t}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid14817605 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 if the Judge or Justice of the Peace determining the application is satisfied that the respondent \endash \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (a) has threatened or used viole nce against, or threatened or caused bodily harm to, the applicant or a child in the custody of the applicant; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (b) is likely to do so again; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 and that the delay caused by proceeding on notice would or might expose the applicant or a child in the custody of the applicant to physical injury. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (2) Where an order is made }{ \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid15559981 ex parte}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 under this section, the respondent may immediately apply for a variation or discharge of the order. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15559981 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124 523O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 . }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 Offences and penalty}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 - (1) Every person who does any act or omits }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13259252\charrsid16652124 to do any act in contravention}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7364162 of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 an order made under this Part commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding $200 or to 3 months imprisonment or to both. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 (2) A const able shall, notwithstanding the provisions of any other Act, be empowered to arrest without warrant any person whom he has good cause to suspect has committed an offence under subsection (1), provided that any person so arrested shall be brought before th e Court as soon as practicable. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16652124 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16003314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 523P. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 Interpretation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16652124 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 In this Part - }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11545929 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 Court}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11545929 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 means the High Court of the Cook Islands; }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11545929 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 Matrimonial Property Act 1976}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11545929 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 means the Matrimonial Property Act 1976 of New Zealand as applied in the Cook Islands by the Matrimonial Property Act 1991-92.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11545929 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 \par 3. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 Consequential amendments}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 - The Rarotonga Regulations and Offences Ordinance 1917 is amended, by repealing section 35. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16003314\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13654417 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11545929 ------------------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3293324 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3293324 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3293324\charrsid16652124 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13654417 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13654417\charrsid16652124 This Act is administered by the Justice Department.}{ 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