Can I get one? - Interim FVROs
A Family Violence Restraining Order is a court order made against your partner, ex-partner or another family member. It is designed to stop:
- violence or threats of violence, or
- other sorts of behaviour or a pattern of behaviour that coerces or controls you, or causes you to be fearful.
This section will help explain some of the rules about:
- who can apply for an FVRO
- who is treated as a family member
- what things you need to prove before the court can make an FVRO, and
- what conditions the court can include in the FVRO.
If you are impacted by the regional court closures between 1 June and 28 August and you don’t think you can attend court in person, it’s important to let the court know.
Your lawyer or Legal Aid WA can help you do this.
Contact your local Legal Aid WA office or the Legal Aid WA Infoline for advice and help.
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