If you have been accused of breaching an intervention order, seeking legal advice as soon as possible is critical to protecting your legal rights, constructing a strong defense, and representing you in court if needed. An attorney can also help enforce an intervention order lawyer should one be issued against you.
A lawyer can help you get an intervention order
An intervention order is a court-imposed restriction on another individual's behavior, usually to protect certain people or properties, or restricting work and activities. Police enforce it and violating it is considered illegal.
Apply for an intervention order either online or at the Magistrates Court of Victoria by providing evidence of family violence and ongoing abuse/fear. The court will then make their decision regarding an interim or permanent order.
At your hearing, a magistrate will review your application and ask questions regarding why an order should be granted. They may require you to give testimony under oath or affirmation and in certain instances even agree without admissions to an order that can reduce damage caused by proceedings and costs.
They can represent you in court
If you have been charged with breaking an intervention order, it is imperative that you seek legal advice immediately. Violating an intervention order could result in criminal charges such as fines or imprisonment and affect employment opportunities and travel plans.
Intervention orders are created by courts in order to protect individuals from violence and can include various clauses, such as prohibiting an aggressor from contacting or approaching them at home or work. Their duration varies, though typically an order lasts 12 months.
Intervention Lawyers can represent both Applicant and Respondent in an application for a Family Violence Intervention Order or Personal Safety Intervention Order, whether as Applicant or Respondent. Our experience ensures that if circumstances change we can help modify or revoke orders if needed - as we appear before all Magistrates courts you can rest easy knowing your matter will be handled by an experienced legal professional.
They can help you build a strong defence
An attorney can be invaluable in building your defence against an intervention order (formerly AVO or DVO). These orders impose behavioral restrictions on those accused of family violence and may include restrictions such as contact between families, movement restrictions within properties and limits to communication with other people. They are commonly known as restraining orders, domestic violence orders and personal protection orders in Victoria.
If you apply for an intervention order, a preliminary hearing will be conducted to assess if there are sufficient grounds to make one. At this hearing, you must present yourself and explain why you fear the person being sued; at no time should the defendant appear at this preliminary hearing.
Once an order is issued, it remains in force until changed or cancelled. Violating an order can have serious repercussions - from jail time to being charged with violating intervention orders and appearing on police checks and Working With Children Checks.
They can help you enforce an intervention order
Intervention orders are court-imposed restrictions that govern how someone (the respondent) should act towards another (the protected person). They contain conditions which must be followed, and any violations could result in criminal charges being laid against the respondent - violations can even include acts of violence.
Intervention orders may be sought from either police or by family members of those involved, such as neighbors and work colleagues. Such an order can remain in place for up to 12 months but may be extended as necessary.
Prior to an intervention order hearing, it's advisable to seek legal advice, particularly if it involves domestic violence allegations or will impact criminal investigations or proceedings. A lawyer can help defend you by highlighting evidence which may be called into question and providing insight into its possible impact on Family Law matters and child contact arrangements.
A lawyer can help you get an intervention order
An intervention order is a court-imposed restriction on another individual's behavior, usually to protect certain people or properties, or restricting work and activities. Police enforce it and violating it is considered illegal.
Apply for an intervention order either online or at the Magistrates Court of Victoria by providing evidence of family violence and ongoing abuse/fear. The court will then make their decision regarding an interim or permanent order.
At your hearing, a magistrate will review your application and ask questions regarding why an order should be granted. They may require you to give testimony under oath or affirmation and in certain instances even agree without admissions to an order that can reduce damage caused by proceedings and costs.
They can represent you in court
If you have been charged with breaking an intervention order, it is imperative that you seek legal advice immediately. Violating an intervention order could result in criminal charges such as fines or imprisonment and affect employment opportunities and travel plans.
Intervention orders are created by courts in order to protect individuals from violence and can include various clauses, such as prohibiting an aggressor from contacting or approaching them at home or work. Their duration varies, though typically an order lasts 12 months.
Intervention Lawyers can represent both Applicant and Respondent in an application for a Family Violence Intervention Order or Personal Safety Intervention Order, whether as Applicant or Respondent. Our experience ensures that if circumstances change we can help modify or revoke orders if needed - as we appear before all Magistrates courts you can rest easy knowing your matter will be handled by an experienced legal professional.
They can help you build a strong defence
An attorney can be invaluable in building your defence against an intervention order (formerly AVO or DVO). These orders impose behavioral restrictions on those accused of family violence and may include restrictions such as contact between families, movement restrictions within properties and limits to communication with other people. They are commonly known as restraining orders, domestic violence orders and personal protection orders in Victoria.
If you apply for an intervention order, a preliminary hearing will be conducted to assess if there are sufficient grounds to make one. At this hearing, you must present yourself and explain why you fear the person being sued; at no time should the defendant appear at this preliminary hearing.
Once an order is issued, it remains in force until changed or cancelled. Violating an order can have serious repercussions - from jail time to being charged with violating intervention orders and appearing on police checks and Working With Children Checks.
They can help you enforce an intervention order
Intervention orders are court-imposed restrictions that govern how someone (the respondent) should act towards another (the protected person). They contain conditions which must be followed, and any violations could result in criminal charges being laid against the respondent - violations can even include acts of violence.
Intervention orders may be sought from either police or by family members of those involved, such as neighbors and work colleagues. Such an order can remain in place for up to 12 months but may be extended as necessary.
Prior to an intervention order hearing, it's advisable to seek legal advice, particularly if it involves domestic violence allegations or will impact criminal investigations or proceedings. A lawyer can help defend you by highlighting evidence which may be called into question and providing insight into its possible impact on Family Law matters and child contact arrangements.