17Application for protection of child may be included in application for protection of child's parent

17 Application for protection of child may be included in application for protection of child's parent (1) An application for a personal safety intervention order for an affected person who is a child may be included in an application for the protection of the child's parent if the applications arise out of the same or similar circumstances. (2) An application referred to in subsection (1) may, on the application of the applicant or the respondent, be heard separately if the court thinks fit having regard to any advantages of the matters being heard together. S. 18 (Heading) amended by No. 32/2024 s. 837(1). S. 18 amended by No. 32/2024 s. 837(2)(a).