If you have been served with an intervention order application or an interim order, the decisions you make at the first hearing can affect your home, your children, your work and your firearms or visa status.
Types of orders
- Family violence intervention orders under the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic)
- Personal safety intervention orders under the Personal Safety Intervention Orders Act 2010 (Vic)
Your options as a respondent
- Consent to the order, which can be done without admitting the allegations
- Negotiate the conditions, for example allowing contact for parenting arrangements
- Oppose the order and have the matter listed for a contested hearing
Intervention order lawyers in the Melbourne CBD
Our office is on Queen Street in the Melbourne CBD, a few minutes’ walk from the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on William Street. We quote a fixed fee for each stage; send us the application and any interim order for a free written quote. A 30-minute online consultation is $330 (inc. GST), paid on the day. We can advise in English or Mandarin.
Breaches
Contravening an intervention order is a criminal offence and is treated seriously. If you have been charged with a breach, seek advice immediately.
How we help
We advise you on the consequences of each option, negotiate conditions that protect the applicant while allowing you to live and work, and represent you at mentions and contested hearings. Where family law parenting or property issues overlap, we coordinate the strategy across both.
Frequently asked questions
Does consenting mean I admit what is alleged?
No. You can consent to an order without admitting any of the allegations. Even so, an order can have serious consequences, so understand them before you agree.
Can an order affect my visa or my job?
It can. Intervention orders may be relevant to visa character assessments, firearms licences and certain employment checks. We consider these factors in advising you.