A Family Violence Restraining Order (FVRO) is one tool that might help keep you safe from family violence. Once you have an interim FVRO from the court, there are some practical things you can do to make the best use of the order to increase your safety

These include making copies of the order to[...]

Other ways to get help - Interim FVROs

Applying for a Family Violence Restraining Order (FVRO) is one tool that might help increase safety for you and your children.

But you may not need to apply for an FVRO to be protected.

There are other things you can do, including asking for help from the police or applying for other protective[...]

Useful documents - Interim FVROs

These documents and external links are also found in different places throughout this self-help guide.

Family matter panels

There are five panels relating to family law matters. The eligibility criteria to become a member of each of the family matter panels are set out on this page.

Grants of aid to fund an Independent Children’s lawyer, Child Representative, or a Dispute Resolution Chairperson are allocated to[...]

What can it do for me? - Interim FVROs

A Family Violence Restraining Order (FVRO) is one tool that might help keep you safe from family violence.

Before you apply for an FVRO, you should think about whether having an FVRO will actually help improve your safety. There might be other orders in place, or other ways you can get protection[...]

Restraining orders

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[...]

Restraining orders dealing with neighbours

Court procedure for FVROs

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[...]

Keeping kids safe - Interim FVROs

If you are leaving an abusive relationship, it's best to take your children with you if you can do so safely.

If you are applying for a Family Violence Restraining Order (FVRO) and your children have seen, heard or experienced family violence, you can ask the court for your FVRO to also cover your[...]

Who can apply? - Interim FVROs

You can apply for an FVRO against someone if you are, or have been, in a family relationship with that other person.

You are called the 'Applicant' or 'Person seeking to be protected'. The person you want the order against is called the 'Respondent' or the 'Person bound' if an order is made.

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