(1)  An application for an FVO is to be made to a court.

(2)  An application may be made by –

(a) a police officer; or

(b) an affected person; or

(c) an affected child, if the court is satisfied that the child is capable of understanding the nature of the proceedings; or

(d) any other person to whom leave to apply is granted by a court.

(3)  If an application is made by or on behalf of a child, a copy of the application is to be sent to the Secretary of the responsible Department in relation to the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997 .

(4)  An application for an FVO is to include information of any relevant Family Court order, or of any pending application for a relevant Family Court order, of which the applicant or affected person is aware.