Under what circumstance can a victim apply for an emergency intervention order?

A victim can apply for an emergency intervention order when there is a likelihood of intimate partner violence occurring. This type of order is designed to provide immediate protection to individuals who are at risk of experiencing harm from a partner or former partner. The focus is on safety and preventing potential violence before it happens, making it a critical tool for addressing urgent situations of domestic abuse.

In scenarios where there is an ongoing custody dispute or when seeking a divorce, while legal protection may be sought, these contexts do not explicitly identify a need for immediate intervention orders based on the risk of violence. Similarly, the absence of financial support does not directly relate to the immediate safety concerns that emergency intervention orders address. Therefore, the correct answer directly reflects the primary purpose of such orders in protecting individuals from imminent harm.