FAMILY VIOLENCE and INTERVENTION ORDERS

Dealing with matters of family violence can be distressing and emotionally challenging for clients.

Family violence is a serious matter that can affect people of all walks of life no matter their gender, sexuality or financial status.

At Starling Family Law, we are here to assist you to identify and manage any issues of family violence and support you through seeking appropriate remedies and management of ongoing concerns regarding safety or the behaviour of the other party.

Intervention orders (IVOs)

Family violence orders in Victoria are called intervention orders (or IVOs), although you may have heard these referred to as apprehended violence orders (AVOs) or domestic violence orders (DVOs), which is terminology used in other states. The term personal safety orders (or personal safety intervention orders) is used for orders in Victoria that are similar to intervention orders but apply where the perpetrator and victim are not related.

Intervention orders are a primary safety measure to restrain unwanted and inappropriate contact from another person and are often a key piece to breaking the cycle of violence. A breach of an intervention order is a criminal offence that can be prosecuted by Victoria Police. At Starling Family Law, we can assist you in applying for, obtaining or extending an intervention order.