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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person:''' 
#To Apply for Occupation Order in person, the applicant has to approach the JUIDICIAL department in person [https://judicial.gov.gh/index.php/about-the-judiciary/jscontact Contact link]
#Application Form no.8 can be downloaded from this [https://judicial.gov.gh/index.php/e-services/e-forms link]
#If the applicants want to apply for an occupation order, applicant will have to meet specific requirements before the courts see applicant’s case. If applicants want to apply for an occupation order, three conditions must be met.
#Documents that are needed for this procedure are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant should have a legal or contractual reason to be in the property or a right to occupy. Included in this are times when the applicant is not named as a legal owner of the property, however, may have ‘Matrimonial Home Rights’ due to their marriage.
#The property has been or is currently the home of both parties and was supposed to be used as their family home.
#The parties must have an association to each other, as set out within S62-S63 of the Family Law Act 1996, for example, spouse, civil partner, cohabitation, relatives, engaged couple, had a significant intimate relationship with each other.
#When making an application under the Family Law Act for an occupation order, the court will consider something called the balance of harm test. The court has to balance the harm that is likely to be suffered by the applicant or child.
#If there is no occupation order in place, and it looks as if someone is likely to incur significant harm; as a result, the order must be made. Unless it can be proven that if the court were to grant the order, the respondent would suffer more significant harm. Even if this test fails, the court does still have the discretion to make an order anyway.
#When deciding if the court should grant an occupation order, the court will consider the housing needs and financial circumstances of the parties and children. The courts will also discuss the mental health and wellbeing of all parties involved. If it can be proven that not having an occupation order in place will likely cause emotional harm and distress, the order may be granted.
#An Occupation Order has no court fee, so it is free to apply for one, however if the applicant use a solicitor, applicant will need to pay their fees for helping with the application.
#Application fee details shall be provided by the concerned licensing officer.
#The Processing time for this procedure is 1 month.
 
==Required Documents==
*An affidavit is a form that the applicant swear is true and sign in front of a notary or a Judge
*Application form [https://judicial.gov.gh/index.php/e-services/e-forms link]
*Proof of identity (Ghana card, driving license ,voter id card and if any)

 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Judicial Service, Ghana''' 
John Evans Atta Mills High St, Accra, Ghana 
GQWW+74 Accra, Ghana 
[https://goo.gl/maps/uXjLfcBHa6H6iyMq6 Location link] 
[https://judicial.gov.gh/index.php/about-the-judiciary/jscontact'''Contact Link'''] 
 

==Eligibility==
*The applicant must have a legal or contractual benefit in the property or a right to occupy.
*Applicant will have to show evidence of your connection to the property that the applicant wish to be included in the occupation order.
*Applicants do not need to own currently or previously owned the house. If applicant is living as a married couple in the house that is owned or rented and applicant is living in it, applicant may be able to apply for an occupation order.
 
 
==Fees==
*An Occupation Order has no court fee, so it is free to apply for one, however if the applicant use a solicitor, applicant will need to pay their fees for helping with the application.
*Application fee details shall be provided by the concerned licensing officer.

 
==Validity==
*Validity for this occupation order is 6 months, although it may be possible to renew an order in certain circumstances.
 
 
==Documents to Use==
[https://judicial.gov.gh/index.php/e-services/e-forms Link] 

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
 
==Processing Time==
*The Processing time for this procedure is 1 month.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

 
==Instructions==
*Occupation orders are orders made by the courts to enforce, declare or restrict rights to occupy the matrimonial home. They are only a short-term solution and will not affect what happens to the property in the final settlement. Occupation orders can be granted under a number of different sections of the Act.
 
 
==Required Information==
*Sure name
*Other name
*Contact number
*Postal address
*Residential address of respondent
*Complaint details
 
 
==Need for the Document==
*Occupation orders can make a massive difference to the lives of those who are affected by needing to have an occupation order in place.
*A right of occupation is a right to occupy a property for a specified period. This right can be for anyone whether they currently live with you or not.
*An occupation order aims to regulate the occupation of the home in which a family lives. The order specifies who can and cannot live in the house and who can enter the surrounding areas. An occupation order can be put in place to exclude certain people from the household too.
*A person can use their rights to stay in their home; the order can also outline who is responsible for paying the mortgage and bills.

 
==Information which might help==
*An Occupation Order has serious consequences for the Respondent. Breach of an Occupation Order is a contempt of Court and can be punishable by imprisonment. In certain circumstances, the Court can attach a power of arrest to the Order.
 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
[https://judicial.gov.gh/index.php/about-the-judiciary/jscontact Link] 

 
==Others==
More information which might help people.
 

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