Urgent Action
We can act immediately to help you apply for Interim Orders if you or your children are at risk.
Family Violence & Intervention Orders
Support for matters involving family violence, obtaining intervention orders, and ensuring safety for you and your family.
Prioritising Your Safety and Legal Protection
Family violence is a serious issue that impacts parenting arrangements, property settlements, and your personal safety. Whether you are seeking protection or have been named as a respondent in an Intervention Order (IVO) application, we provide urgent, non-judgmental legal assistance. We navigate the intersection between the Magistrates’ Court (IVO) and the Family Court to ensure consistent outcomes.
Integrated Strategy
We ensure your IVO conditions do not accidentally conflict with your Family Court parenting orders, preventing legal confusion.
Defence & Representation
If you are wrongly accused, we represent you in your defence to prevent unfair orders that could impact your life, career, or time with
What’s included in our Family Violence & Intervention Orders
Applying for Orders
Assisting victims of family violence to draft applications and appear in court to obtain Intervention Orders.
Responding to Orders
Representing respondents to negotiate "undertakings" or contest false allegations in court.
Safety Planning
Working with support services to ensure practical safety measures are in place alongside legal ones.
Breach Advice
Advising on the serious criminal implications of breaching an IVO and how to manage inadvertent breaches.
Frequently asked questions
Every family is unique, and so are the questions that arise during times of change. Here are some of the most common concerns people ask when navigating Family Violence & Intervention Orders-related legal issues.
Does an Intervention Order give me a criminal record?
The order itself is a civil matter and does not give you a criminal record. However, breaching the order is a criminal offence and can lead to a criminal record or jail time.
Can the order protect my children too?
Yes. Children can be named as “affected family members” on the order. This can stop the accused person from approaching them or their school.
Can we still live together with an IVO?
It depends on the conditions. A “Limited Order” may allow you to live together but prohibits violence or harassment. A “Full Order” usually excludes the respondent from the home.