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 *  UK Occupation Order Bot - modified from system built by Aoife Moore
 *  See https://chat.joseflegal.com/84WOEm4z?preview
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 *  Codebase: UK Occupation Order
 *  Author/Contributor: Andrew Mowbray and Philip Chung
 *  Created: 1 July 2021
 *  Last Updated: 1 July 2021
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FACT you are seeking information on Occupation Orders
  WHEN true NEXT your name
  WHEN false NEXT you need to use some other Bot

STRING FACT your name
NEXT the question that you would like answered

FACT the question that you would like answered
  WHEN "What is an Occupation Order?" 
    NEXT you have received an explanation about Occupation Orders
  WHEN "Am I eligible?" 
    NEXT you are happy for me to determine whether you meet the requirements
  WHEN "How to apply?" NEXT how to apply
  WHEN "Application Documents" NEXT Forms

FACT you have received an explanation about Occupation Orders
  WHEN "Advice Home" NEXT the question that you would like answered
  WHEN "I've all the information I need" NEXT you have finished using this Bot

FACT how to apply
  WHEN "Advice Home" NEXT the question that you would like answered
  WHEN "I've all the information I need" NEXT you have finished using this Bot

FACT Forms
  WHEN "FL401 Form" NEXT you want to help me finish this Bot
  WHEN "C8 Form" NEXT you want to help me finish this Bot
  WHEN "Witness Statement" NEXT you want to help me finish this Bot

FACT you are happy for me to determine whether you meet the requirements
  WHEN true NEXT you rent or own a house that you share
  WHEN false NEXT you have finished using this Bot

FACT you rent or own a house that you share
  WHEN true NEXT an Occupation Order is available
  WHEN false NEXT you are living in a home owned or rented by your partner

FACT you are living in a home owned or rented by your partner
  WHEN true NEXT an Occupation Order is available
  WHEN false NEXT 
    you are living in a home owned or rented by your former partner

FACT you are living in a home owned or rented by your former partner
  WHEN true NEXT an Occupation Order is available
  WHEN false NEXT you cohabit with the owner or renter of a shared home

FACT you cohabit with the owner or renter of a shared home
  WHEN true NEXT an Occupation Order is available
  WHEN false NEXT an Occupation Order is unavailable

FACT you need to use some other Bot
  WHEN true NEXT you have finished using this Bot
  WHEN false NEXT your name

FACT you have finished using this Bot
  WHEN "Advice Home" NEXT the question that you would like answered
  WHEN "No" EXIT 

FACT you want to continue
  WHEN true NEXT the question that you would like answered
  WHEN false NEXT you have finished using this Bot


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FACT you are seeking information on Occupation Orders
  EXPLAIN AS
    This chatbot was created by Aoife Moore as part of the Open University 
    Law School Digital Justice Project. The information provided in this 
    chatbot is based on research conducted by undergraduate law students and 
    is intended for demonstration purposes only. It does not constitute legal 
    advice.

    **The information and advice provided in this chatbot are based on 
    research conducted by an undergraduate law student and is intended for 
    demonstration and educational purposes only. Any documents provided at 
    the end of the chatbot should be used only as a guide for filling in the 
    corresponding official documents. None of the above constitutes legal 
    advice.**

    An Occupation Order decides who lives in the family home and 
    surrounding area - you may also hear it referred to as an injunction.

  PROMPT So, before we get started lets just double check you're in the right 
    place! Are you seeking information on Occupation Orders?
  EXPLAIN true AS You're in the right place. Seeking legal advice can 
    feel like a daunting step, but do not worry I'm here to give you any 
    information you need.

STRING FACT your name
PROMPT Firstly, how would you like me to refer to you?

FACT you need to use some other Bot
EXPLAIN AS This Bot only deals with Occupation Orders.
EXPLAIN true AS Thanks for chatting. Hope you find another helpful Bot.
EXPLAIN false AS OK, let's see if I can help you.
PROMPT Are you sure that I can't help you with a question about Occupation
   Orders?

FACT the question that you would like answered
  EXPLAIN AS 
    {your name} to put your mind at ease, any information 
    provided will be completely confidential during this process. 

    This is your Advice Home, anytime you want more information you can 
    return to this spot. 

  PROMPT So, {your name} how can I help you today?

FACT you have received an explanation about Occupation Orders
  EXPLAIN AS 
    An Occupation order determines who can live in the family home, it can be 
    used to remove an abuser from the family home and not come within 
    a certain distance. 

    An Occupation order can also allow the applicant to return to the family 
    home - for example, if you have been thrown out of the
    family home. 

    It can also determine who must pay the morgage and bills on 
    the family home. 

    **It is important to note that an occupation order does not alter who 
    legally owns the property.**

  PROMPT That is the end of this section, you can find plently more 
  information on Occupation Orders in the Advice Home.

FACT you are happy for me to determine whether you meet the requirements
  EXPLAIN AS 
    The first step to an Occupation Order is to understand what you 
    want the order to enforce - such as wanting someone removed from the home.

    You can only apply for an occupation order if you are a victim of domestic 
    abuse and meet the requirements. The courts will then decide who can live 
    in the family home and enter the surrounding area.

  EXPLAIN false AS Hope you figure this out for yourself then. Bye.
  EXPLAIN true AS I'll now ask you some questions to determine whether you
    are eligible to apply for an Occupation Order. Remember that all of your
    answers are confidential.

FACT how to apply
EXPLAIN AS
1. Firstly you need to know whether you are eligible. If you're not sure 
you can find more information in the Advice Home.

 
2. Next, you'll need to download and fill in an FL401 form and make two copies.
You can find this at:
   * https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/866783/fl401-eng.pdf

 
   You can find this under 'Application Documents' in the Advice Home.
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3. You will need to write a witness statement telling the court what has 
happened and asking for the order.

 
   It is important that at the end of the witness statement you must use the 
following sentence: "I believe that the facts stated in this witness statement 
are true". You need to then sign and date the statement.

 
   You can find more advice on writing your witness statement in the Advice 
Home under 'Additional Documents'.

4. If you wish to keep your address and telephone number private you must 
fill in a C8 form.

 
   You can find this at:
   * https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/866783/fl401-eng.pdf

 
   You can find whether you are eligible and how to fill out the form under 
'Additional Documents'.

5. Once you have done the above, email or send all the documents to a court 
that deal with domestic abuse cases.

 
   If you're not sure where yours is follow this link: 
   * https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/search/postcode?aol=Domestic%20violence&_ga=2.96362527.2086267247.1590242347-186376924.1584977790

6. Lastly, you must either ask your solicitor or the courts to then serve a 
copy of your application and witness statement to the person on the 
application.

 
   Please do not serve the papers yourself.

 
It may seem like a little overwhelming in list form but it is useful to use 
it as a checklist as you work your way through the process. Plus I have all 
the information you will need to fill out the required forms in the 
Advice Home.

FACT Forms
PROMPT {your name}, below are all the forms and documents you will need when 
making an application.

FACT you rent or own a house that you share
  PROMPT Do you rent or own the home and was it was intended to be shared 
    with a husband or wife, civil partner, cohabitant, family member, person 
    who you are engaged to or parent of your child?

FACT you are living in a home owned or rented by your partner
  PROMPT Do you not own or rent the home but you are married or in a civil 
    partnership with the owner and you are living in the home?

FACT you are living in a home owned or rented by your former partner
  PROMPT Was your former husband, wife or civil partner the owner or tenant, 
    and the home was intended to be your shared matrimonial home?

FACT you cohabit with the owner or renter of a shared home
  PROMPT Is the person you cohabit with the owner or tenant, and the home was 
    intended to be your shared home?

FACT an Occupation Order is available
EXPLAIN AS Your answer indicates that you are eligible to apply for an 
  Occupation Order.
ASSERT an Occupation Order is available
NEXT you want to continue

FACT an Occupation Order is unavailable
EXPLAIN AS I am sorry, the answers you have given indicate an Occupation 
  order may not be available to you.
ASSERT an Occupation Order is unavailable
NEXT you want to continue

FACT you have finished using this Bot
  PROMPT Do you need any further information?

FACT you want to help me finish this Bot
  SAY Not implemented.

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