At EAS Legal, we recently represented a client before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court who was the Respondent in a police-initiated Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO).
Police had applied for an Intervention Order against our client, exposing them to significant restrictions and the potential consequences that accompany a final order.
From the outset, our client strongly opposed the application and instructed our office to contest the matter.
Our Approach
Our office immediately engaged with police and undertook a detailed review of the application and supporting material.
Through strategic negotiations, we highlighted a number of issues affecting the viability of the application and worked to achieve an early resolution for our client.
As a result of those discussions, police ultimately agreed that the matter should not proceed and consented to the withdrawal of the application.
Importantly, this outcome was achieved without the need for multiple court appearances, saving our client significant time, stress, and legal costs.
An Additional Challenge
Following the withdrawal of the police application, the Affected Family Member sought to take over and continue the proceedings personally.
While many matters proceed at this stage, our office identified fundamental defects in the application and advanced detailed legal arguments regarding why the matter should not be allowed to continue.
We argued that the application was defective and lacked the necessary foundation to proceed before the Court.
The Outcome
Following our submissions:
This brought the proceedings to a complete end and ensured our client was able to move forward without any Intervention Order in place.
Why This Result Matters
Family Violence Intervention Order matters can have significant consequences for a person’s reputation, employment, family relationships, and future.
This case demonstrates the importance of:
By successfully defeating both the police application and the subsequent attempt to continue the matter, our office achieved a complete victory for our client.
Facing a Family Violence Intervention Order?
If you have been served with a Family Violence Intervention Order or are facing a contested hearing, obtaining experienced legal representation can make a significant difference to the outcome of your matter.
EAS Legal regularly represents clients in complex Intervention Order proceedings throughout Victoria.
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www.easlegal.com.au
