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Restraining orders, including Police Orders, put restrictions on what the person bound by the order can lawfully do. If they do something that is not allowed by one of the restraints, they are ‘breaching’ the restraining order.

It is a criminal offence to breach the conditions of a restraining[...]

In most restraining order applications involving family violence or personal violence, the person seeking protection can choose to apply for a restraining order without having to tell the respondent. The court can make an interim family violence restraining order (FVRO) or interim violence[...]

One of the ways restraining order applications can sometimes be ended is by the making of an undertaking by the respondent.

An undertaking is a promise the respondent (or a person bound by an interim restraining order) gives to the court that they will not do certain things. They can be used to[...]

You might have a restraining order from interstate or overseas and are not sure if it will protect you in Western Australia. You might be going interstate and wonder if your restraining order will protect you.

Australia has a system that allows for restraining orders about family violence to be[...]

You might think your restraining order needs to be changed or extended. You might think your restraining order is no longer needed. In some circumstances, restraining orders can be changed, extended or cancelled.

Common reasons someone might ask the court to change the conditions of a restraining[...]

Applying to a court for a violence restraining order (VRO) against someone (called the respondent) may be a new experience for you.

The court will usually hear your application as soon as possible. When you fill in the application form at the court, or online through an approved legal service[...]

You can apply to the court for a violence restraining order (VRO) against someone who is not a family member if you need protection because of the risk of personal violence. The court can also make a VRO to protect your children from being exposed to personal violence.

Personal violence means:

• a[...]

Applying to a court for a misconduct restraining order (MRO) may be a new experience for you. The process is different to applications for family violence restraining orders (FVROs) and violence restraining orders (VROs). You can apply online for an MRO on the eCourts Portal. You will need to pay a[...]

If you are an applicant or a respondent to a restraining order application, and you miss the final hearing, a decision may be made in your absence. If this has happened, then there are some circumstances in which you can apply to set aside the decision.

If you are a respondent and a final order has[...]

When investigating and responding to situations that involve family violence, police officers can make a temporary restraining order, called a police order. 

A police order makes it unlawful for a family member to do certain things in order to try and stop them from committing family violence or[...]

You can apply to the court for a misconduct restraining order (MRO) against someone who is not a family member, if you need protection because of their disruptive, offensive or destructive behaviour. 

An MRO makes it unlawful for a person to do certain things, in order to try and stop them from[...]

If you are in immediate danger, call 000. For non-emergency help from the police, call 131 444.

This webpage has information about different orders that can be made to help keep people safe.

The police have the power to make a restraining order when they are investigating and responding to family[...]

If you are experiencing family violence, you may want to look at what orders the court can make to increase your safety. 

Family violence means:

• violence, or a threat of violence, by someone towards a family member, or
• any other behaviour or pattern of behaviour that coerces or controls another[...]

A conduct agreement order (CAO) is the name given to a family violence restraining order (FVRO) which is made with the consent of the respondent (the person bound by the order). The respondent can agree to the CAO without admitting to family violence.

The conditions of a CAO can be the same as an[...]

If someone else is using violence, making threats, or behaving in a way that makes you feel unsafe or upset, you may be able to get a restraining order against them from a court or from the police. If you are in immediate danger, phone 000. This section goes through the different types of[...]

If someone else is using violence, making threats, or behaving in a way that makes you feel unsafe or upset, you may be able to get a restraining order against them from a court or from the police. If you are in immediate danger, phone 000. This section goes through the different types of[...]

Applying to a court for a family violence restraining order (FVRO) may be a new experience for you.

The court will usually hear your application as soon as possible. When you fill in the paperwork asking for an FVRO, you have the option of having the first hearing without the person you want the[...]

You might be applying for a family violence restraining order (FVRO) and have seen the question ‘Do you agree to the matter being listed for a conference?’ or heard about FVRO conferences and want to know what they are. 

You might be responding to an FVRO application and have seen the question on[...]

How can Legal Aid WA help?

We do not normally give legal advice on disputes with neighbours unless it involves a restraining order. You may be able to get help with dividing fences and neighbourhood disputes through a virtual office appointment.

Contact us

Call the Infoline or contact your[...]

The Family Court takes protecting people and children from harm, abuse, neglect and family violence very seriously. The court will take the history and risk of family violence into account when dealing with your case.

This information will help you to understand:

• how the Family Court deals with[...]