Family Violence & Intervention Orders

Overview

If you or your children are unsafe, your safety comes first. We help you take protective legal steps and understand how family violence intersects with parenting and property matters.

What the law generally considers

Intervention orders (also called family violence orders) are made under State law to protect a person from family violence. Family violence is also a critical consideration in parenting matters under the Family Law Act.

Common client concerns

How do I get an intervention order? What if one has been taken out against me? Will this affect parenting? What about housing and finances?

How we help

We provide urgent advice, represent you in intervention order proceedings, and ensure family violence is properly addressed in any parenting or property matter.

The process

1. 01
   Safety planning & immediate steps

   Practical action with appropriate referrals.

2. 02
   Intervention order application or response

   Represent you at the Magistrates' Court.

3. 03
   Integrate with family law strategy

   Ensure parenting and property matters reflect the safety position.

Frequently asked