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Domestic Violence Lawyers in Melbourne VIC

Maeve O'Brien and Associates

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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AMT Lawyers and Associates

AMT Lawyers and Associates, based in Melbourne, offers expert legal services across a range of areas including property, family, divorce, commercial, criminal, and insurance law. Led by Principal Solicitor Ahmad Taha and Senior Conveyancer Noor-El-Houda, our team provides reliable advice and representation tailored to each case. We prioritise your needs and aim for favourable outcomes through dedication and integrity. Contact us today for a consultation on family law, conveyancing, criminal defence, estate planning, and more.

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Kelly & Chapman Lawyers
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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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Destra Law
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Destra Law, based in Box Hill near Melbourne, serves clients in Victoria and internationally. Specialising in litigation and dispute resolution, we assist with commercial, business, franchise, property disputes, debt recovery, civil and criminal law. We also handle all family law matters, including property, financial cases and parenting disputes. Our goal is to offer modern, innovative, cost-effective legal solutions, simplifying the process and guiding you to the best outcome. We cover family law, wills and estates, litigation, criminal and employment law.

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Pasha Legal
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Pasha Legal, established on 1 July 2010 by principal Hina Pasha, provides affordable legal advice and is involved in landmark cases. Committed to justice, the firm undertakes pro bono litigation to assist those facing injustice, reflected in its slogan ‘doing justice…’. Operating from a boutique office on Doncaster Road, Pasha Legal has grown with an expanding team, offering clients a friendly, respectful, and non-intimidating environment at competitive rates. Practice areas include Family Law, Property and Conveyancing, Wills and Estates, Commercial Disputes, VCAT and Building, Criminal and Police Matters, Insurance Claims, and Immigration.

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Portelli and Co
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Portelli & Co, a leading suburban law firm in Clayton since 1964, offers extensive experience and prompt, quality service usually found in large city firms, with personal attention and cost-effective solutions of a local practice. Clients benefit from expert solicitors in family law, conveyancing, wills & probate, court matters, business, commercial leases and immigration. Known for clear communication and practical solutions, the firm is respected locally and beyond for innovative advice and proven success in complex legal issues, committed to helping clients manage risks and opportunities.

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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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