SingaporeI'm facing domestic violence. How do I get a Personal Protection Order?
You can apply for a Personal Protection Order (PPO) under the Women's Charter by filing an application at the Family Justice Courts — no lawyer is required, and urgent interim orders can be granted within 24 hours.
What the Law Says
The Women's Charter gives victims of domestic violence the right to seek legal protection through a Personal Protection Order (PPO). The law sets out who can apply, what conduct is covered, and how courts may grant protection.
A Personal Protection Order (PPO) is a court order that stops a family member from using violence, threatening, harassing, or intimidating you. It applies to spouses, former spouses, parents, children, siblings, and other close relatives living with you — or who have lived with you.
Under section 65, the court may grant a PPO if it is satisfied that the respondent has committed family violence against the applicant and that the order is necessary for the applicant’s safety or well-being.
The court may also issue an expedited Interim PPO (IPPO) without waiting for a full hearing — especially if there is imminent danger. An IPPO takes effect immediately upon service and lasts until the final hearing or further order.
Statutory TextThe court may, on the application of any person, make a personal protection order against a family member if it is satisfied that the family member has committed family violence against the applicant and that the order is necessary for the safety or well-being of the applicant.
— Women's Charter, s. 65 — Personal protection orders
What to Do
Go to the Family Justice Courts’ Integrated Family Court (IFC) at 3 Havelock Square or file online via the eLitigation portal.
Fill out Form 10 (Application for Personal Protection Order) — free forms are available at the court or online.
Submit your application — no filing fee is charged for PPO applications.
If urgent, request an Interim PPO; the court may hear your case within 24 hours.
Contact a Family Violence Specialist Centre (FVSC) or the ComCare Helpline (1800-222-0000) for free counselling and assistance.
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JapanNot legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-06-08.