Who does the court consider family?
Any one of the following is considered to be a family member by the Court, and a Family Violence Intervention Order can be initiated for them or against them:
- people who share an intimate personal relationship - for example, married, de facto or domestic partners
- parents and children, including children of an intimate partner - for example, step-parents
- relatives by birth, marriage or adoption - for example, siblings, aunts and uncles
- people you treat like a family member - for example, a carer, guardian, or person who is related to you within the family structure of your culture
This also includes people who were family members in the past.
How we can help
Our lawyers regularly assist clients with intervention order matters in:
- Frankston Magistrates Court
- Dandenong Magistrates Court
- Moorabbin Magistrates Court
- Melbourne Magistrates Court
- Ringwood Magistrates Court
- County Court of Victoria
We can assist you by providing general advice about your position, whether you are the Applicant or Respondent, discuss with you options for resolving the matter, negotiate with the other party and represent you at Court, including for contested hearings.
We can help you to make or respond to further and better particulars as set out in our recent publication here.
Family Violence matters are often not simple. The outcomes of each case are unique to your circumstances. We have the experience and knowledge to give you the information you need to help you clarify your position and move forward in your matter.
