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Feb 143 min read
Defence Strategies for Intervention Orders in Victoria
Intervention orders (IVOs) in Victoria serve as protective measures for individuals facing threats, harassment, or violence. However, in...


Feb 145 min read
Grounds for Issuing an Intervention Order in Victoria
Intervention orders play a critical role in protecting individuals from harm, harassment, or intimidation. In Victoria, these orders fall...


Jan 315 min read
Interim vs Final Intervention Orders in Victoria
Intervention orders are critical tools designed to protect individuals from harassment, violence, or threats. In Victoria, the...


Jan 154 min read
Contesting a Personal Safety Intervention Order: Key Legal Strategies
In Victoria, Personal Safety Intervention Orders (PSIOs) play an important role in safeguarding individuals from harassment, stalking, or...


Jan 155 min read
Types of Intervention Orders in Victoria
In Victoria, intervention orders are essential legal tools that protect individuals from threats, harassment, and violence. These...


Aug 13, 20242 min read
Legal Repercussions of Breaching an Intervention Order in Victoria
If you’ve been accused of breaching an intervention order in Victoria, understanding the potential legal repercussions is crucial....


Aug 19, 20234 min read
Can You Breach a Family Violence Intervention Order Without Intending to Commit Family Violence?
Whether the prosecution must prove an intent to breach a FV IVO. A snapshot of the case of DPP v. Cormick [2023] VSCA.


Aug 23, 20226 min read
How to Contest an Intervention Order in Victoria
There are many factors to consider when weighing up whether or not to contest an application for a Family Violence, or Personal Safety...


Apr 26, 20224 min read
Joint Responsibility for Criminal Offences in Victoria
A short summary of the law relating to joint responsiblity for criminal offending.


Mar 29, 20223 min read
How Does a Respondent to a Family Violence Intervention Order Apply for a Variation or Revocation?
An article discussing how to revoke or vary a Family Violence Intervention Order.


Dec 2, 20212 min read
Case Study: Diversion for Persistent Breach of Family Violence Intervention Order
A case study about the offence of Persistent Contravention of Family Violence Intervention Order, heard at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court


Oct 25, 20213 min read
Case Study: Persistent Breach of FV IVO and Drive Whilst License Suspended
A case study dealing with offences of persistent breach of family violence intervention order, and drive whilst disqualified.


Sep 27, 20214 min read
What are Safe Contact or Limited Family Violence Intervention Orders?
In this article we discuss limited or safe contact Intervention Orders.


Aug 31, 20214 min read
Order to Complete a Mens Behaviour Change Program
In this article we discuss a Court Order to complete a Mens Behaviour Change Program


Aug 31, 20211 min read
Family Violence Intervention Order Proceedings: Some Practical Tips
In this short video we discuss some practical tips in dealing with Family Violence Intervention Orders


Aug 31, 20211 min read
Contested Family Violence Intervention Order Proceedings
In this brief video we look at the legal test a Magistrate will apply during a contested hearing to determine whether or not to make a...


Aug 31, 20211 min read
Responding to Family Violence Intervention Orders
In this video we discuss some thigns to consider when responding to Family Violence Intervention Orders


Aug 31, 20212 min read
Case study: Breach Intervention Order x 2
Table of Contents Facts & Offences How Case Resolved Factors Relevant to Client Outcome Date and location of Offence(s) September...


Aug 31, 20214 min read
Breach Intervention Order Offences. What Must Be Proved?
An overiew of Breach Intervention Order Offences (Family Violence): the elements, defences an penalties.
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