My solicitor told me hat some judges will not grant if there hasn’t been documented abuse within the last year (I think hats the time limit), however, I was lucky and had a good judge who did grant despite me not having this.
My ex is not allowed within X distance of my house or my son’s school (not his child). He’s also not allowed to harass me nor incite anyone else to do so. It has given me huge peace of mind.