Personal Protection Order (PPO) Lawyers in Singapore

If you’re experiencing domestic violence or fear for your safety at home, legal protection is available. At JCP Law, we offer discreet and compassionate legal support to help you apply for a Personal Protection Order (PPO) and safeguard your well-being. If you’re in immediate danger however, please call the police at 999.

What is a Personal Protection Order (PPO)?

A PPO is a court order that protects victims of family violence by prohibiting the abuser from committing further harm. Family violence can include:

  • Physical abuse or threats
  • Emotional or psychological harm
  • Harassment or intimidation

If the PPO is breached, the offender can be arrested and charged.

Who Can Apply?

You can apply for a PPO if the abuse is by a family member, such as a spouse, ex-spouse, parent, child, or relative living in the same household. Applications can also be made on behalf of children or vulnerable adults.

Other Types of Protection Orders

  • Expedited Order (EO): Temporary protection if there is immediate danger
  • Domestic Exclusion Order (DEO): Prevents the abuser from entering your home or certain areas of it

The PPO Process

  1. File an application (in person or online via iFAMS)
  2. Attend counselling or mediation (if required)
  3. Court hearing to determine if an order will be issued
  4. Report breaches immediately to the police

How JCP Law Can Help

Our lawyers are experienced in handling PPO cases with care and professionalism. We will:

  • Explain your legal options clearly
  • Assist in preparing and filing the application
  • Represent you in court proceedings
  • Seek urgent orders if needed
  • Ensure confidentiality and respectful support throughout
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Frequently asked questions

What is family violence?

family violence means the output of any of the following acts:

  1. wilfully or knowingly placing, or attempting to place, a family member in fear of hurt;
  2. causing hurt to a family member by such act which is known or ought to have been known would result in hurt;
  3. wrongfully confining or restraining a family member against his will; or
  4. causing continual harassment with intent to cause or knowing that it is likely to cause anguish to a family member,

It does not include any force lawfully used in self-defence, or by way of correction towards a child below 21 years of age;

What would you need to prove?

Ultimately you will need to satisfy the Court on a balance of probabilities that family violence has been committed or is likely to be committed against a family member. It is therefore necessary for the protection of the family member that a protection order be made to restrain the person against any violence towards the family member.

What happens if someone breaches a PPO/EO/DEO order?

A breach of a PPO/EO/DEO order will give rise to a criminal investigation and may result in a criminal charge. Depending on the seriousness of the breach, the person who breaches the order can be fined by the criminal courts or even sentenced to imprisonment.

Do I need a lawyer for a PPO?

Technically no, but it would be advised given the tedious process and requirements to prepare documents and evidence to prove or disprove the application.

There will also be attendances in Court, along with a trial process that would require you to take the stand be examined and cross-examined.

A good lawyer who is familiar with these types of situations will help hold your hand through the process, draft all the documents, and keep you pointing in the right direction.

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