At EAS Legal, we recently represented a client before the Geelong Magistrates’ Court who was the Protected Person in a police-issued Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO).
While police were seeking to continue the order, our client was not supportive of the Intervention Order remaining in place and wished to reconcile with the Respondent.
Despite the police position, our client wanted the matter resolved in a way that would allow both parties to move forward together without the ongoing restrictions imposed by the order.
Our Approach
Our office immediately engaged with the prosecution and undertook detailed discussions regarding:
We worked strategically to ensure the prosecution fully understood our client’s position and the reasons why the continuation of the order was not in their interests.
The Outcome
Following our intervention and negotiations:
This was an excellent result, particularly given that police were initially pressing for the order to remain in place.
Why This Result Matters
Police-issued Family Violence Intervention Orders can often continue even where the Protected Person does not support the application.
This case highlights the importance of:
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EAS Legal regularly represents clients in complex Family Violence Intervention Order matters across Victoria.
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