(1) In determining whether or not to grant an interim protection order, the Court—
(a) may require further oral evidence or evidence by affidavit to be given;
(b) shall consider—
(i) the nature or history of the acts of domestic violence,
(ii) whether a previous protection order has been granted,
(iii) the need to protect the victim from further acts of domestic violence,
(iv) the welfare of a child or dependant,
(v) the accommodation needs of the victim and any other person,
(vi) the hardship that may be caused to the victim,
(vii) the income, assets and financial obligations of the respondent, the victim and any other person affected by the interim protection order;
(viii) the need to preserve and protect the institution of marriage and domestic relationships,
(ix) in the case where the respondent is a child, the Child Justice Act;
(x) any other matter the court considers relevant.
(2) The evidence of an applicant is sufficient for the grant of an interim protection order and no other independent evidence is required by the Court.