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Domestic Violence Lawyers in Melbourne VIC

Maeve O'Brien and Associates

Maeve O'Brien and Associates

Balwyn North, VIC
Balwyn North, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number+6140071..

Maeve O’Brien & Associates, Melbourne’s trusted family law firm for over 60 years, specialises in Family and Relationship Law. We support clients through separation, divorce, property settlements, parenting arrangements, family violence, wills, estates, and conveyancing. Our experienced lawyers focus on pragmatic, cost-effective solutions, offering guidance through mediation, collaborative practice, and court advocacy. Committed to personalised service, we help you navigate legal challenges and plan for the future with confidence.

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Kelly & Chapman Lawyers

Kelly & Chapman Lawyers

Bentleigh, VIC
Bentleigh, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number+6140075..

Kelly & Chapman Lawyers + Notary Public has served Melbourne’s southeast for over 50 years, offering trusted legal support in family law, wills & estates, property, criminal law, business law, powers of attorney, civil litigation, and notary services. We provide clear, jargon-free advice and act swiftly to protect your rights, with services in Greek, Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian. Our Bentleigh-based firm focuses on relationships, not transactions, guiding clients through life’s challenges with care and expertise. We’re locally trusted, experienced, and always on your side.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a domestic violence order?
In Victoria, a domestic violence order is called an intervention order, or IVO. It is a court order designed to protect one person from another by setting rules that the other person must follow. An intervention order can prohibit contact, prevent someone from approaching your home or workplace, and protect you and your children from violence, harassment, or threatening behaviour in a domestic or family relationship. The order is issued under Victorian legislation when the court is satisfied that domestic violence has occurred and that protection is necessary. Breaching an intervention order is a serious criminal offence. If you need legal assistance in Melbourne, there are 17 domestic violence lawyers listed on LawConnect, including 4 female practitioners. You can also access free legal advice from Victoria Legal Aid Melbourne, located 0.6 km away, or the Federation of Community Legal Centres at 0.3 km.
What is an intervention order in Melbourne?
An intervention order in Melbourne is a court order designed to protect a person from family violence or personal violence. It sets out rules that another person must follow to keep you safe, such as restrictions on contact, approaching your home, or workplace. The order is Victoria's term for what other states call an apprehended violence order. You can apply for one through the Magistrates Court of Victoria, and the court will decide whether to grant it based on evidence of violence or threats. If you need legal help, there are 17 domestic violence lawyers listed on LawConnect in Melbourne, with Victoria Legal Aid located just 0.6 km away and the Federation of Community Legal Centres 0.3 km away for free or low-cost assistance.
What is an AVO?
In Victoria, an Apprehended Violence Order is called an Intervention Order or IVO. It is a court order designed to protect a person from violence, harassment, threatening behaviour, or abuse in domestic or personal relationships. The order sets out rules that another person must follow to keep you safe. You can apply for an Intervention Order yourself, or police can apply on your behalf if they believe you need urgent protection. If you need assistance, there are 17 domestic violence lawyers available through LawConnect in Melbourne, and you can access free legal advice from Victoria Legal Aid Melbourne, located just 0.6 km away, or the Federation of Community Legal Centres at 0.3 km from your location.

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