Responding to an Intervention Order in Victoria

Been served with a family violence safety notice, interim order or intervention order application? This course explains what the papers mean, why you must follow every condition now, and how to prepare for your first court date.

What you get

• 8 short video lessons in plain English
• Respondent Court Preparation Worksheet
• Conditions Compliance Checklist to help you avoid accidental breaches
• Proposed Conditions or Undertaking Notes template
• Worked examples using an invented respondent
• Clear guidance on when to get a lawyer and where to find free help
• 7 days’ access for a one-off payment of $99 (inc. GST); download the worksheets and templates to keep

Lessons

1. Introduction
2. Understanding Your Papers
3. Breaches and Why Strict Compliance Matters
4. Your Options at the First Court Date
5. How an Order Can Affect Your Life
6. Preparing for Court
7. On the Day and After the Order Is Made
8. Next Steps

Is this course right for you?

This course is for adults in Victoria who have been served with a family violence safety notice, an application for a family violence intervention order, or an interim order, and who want to understand the process, follow the conditions properly and prepare for the first court date. It also briefly covers personal safety intervention orders. It suits people who are considering agreeing to an order (with or without admissions) or negotiating practical conditions, and who want to get organised before speaking to a duty lawyer or their own lawyer.

This course is general information, not legal advice, and it is not a substitute for a lawyer. Get legal advice before you go to court if you want to contest the application; if you have also been charged with a criminal offence or are on bail; if you are not an Australian citizen; if you hold a firearms licence or a job that needs a licence, registration or clearance; if children are involved or there are parenting or child protection orders; if you have been excluded from your home and have property issues; if you have been charged with breaching an order; if you want to vary, revoke or appeal an order; or if you are under 18. Victoria Legal Aid, community legal centres and court duty lawyers can provide free help, and our firm can also assist.

Want a lawyer to review your plan?

Your $99 course fee counts towards a consultation. If you book a confidential consultation with a lawyer within two weeks of buying a course (online, by video), you pay only the balance:

• 30 minutes (summary offences and intervention orders): $330 (inc. GST), so you pay a balance of $231
• 60 minutes (indictable offences): $660 (inc. GST), so you pay a balance of $561

To book, email enquiries@melbournecriminaldefencelawyers.com.au with your name, the course you bought and your charge sheet (or intervention order application). We will check that we can act for you and arrange a time. The balance is paid on the day of your consultation.

This course is educational and is not a substitute for legal advice. It is not tailored to your situation. By purchasing, you agree to the Course Terms.