Intervention Orders

Introduction In a recent family law case, Aitken & Aitken [2023] FedCFamC1A 69, the Full Court considered the role of the court in drafting binding orders and examined an appeal against a 'buy...

When a couple separates or divorces there are several ways to go about dividing property and arranging for the care of children.  One is to simply make a private, informal arrangement which is often...

It can be incredibly difficult to leave a situation where someone close to you is being abusive or making you feel unsafe. In these situations the first thing you should do is make sure you’re safe,...

Being served an intervention order can be a very difficult time for everyone involved. Whichever side you’re on you may be wondering how long will this intervention order last? Can it be changed if...

More than 12,000 intervention orders are applied for each year in Victoria. If you’ve been served with one that you believe is incorrect or unfair, you may be wondering - how can I remove an...

Are intervention orders the same as restraining orders? The Magistrates Court of Victoria would seem to suggest that the answer is ‘yes’. In fact the Magistrates Court of Victoria points out that...

When an intervention order ends If there is no end date specified on an intervention order, this means that it will continue to protect the affected person on an ongoing basis and only ends if the...