At EAS Legal, we recently represented a 35-year-old male client before the Wyndham Magistrates’ Court who was the Respondent in a Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO).
The existing order contained conditions that prevented our client from having contact with his children. This had a profound impact on the family dynamic and our client was eager to restore a healthy and appropriate relationship with them.
Our client engaged EAS Legal to seek a variation of the Intervention Order, allowing him to resume contact with his children while ensuring the Court remained satisfied that appropriate protections were in place.
Our Strategy
Our office prepared a detailed application to vary the existing order and made comprehensive submissions addressing:
Importantly, the Affected Family Member opposed the variation, meaning the matter required firm and strategic advocacy before the Court.
The Outcome
Despite the opposition, the Court accepted our submissions and granted the variation of the Family Violence Intervention Order.
As a result, our client was able to re-establish contact with his children, allowing the family to begin rebuilding their relationship.
This was an extremely positive outcome for our client and highlights the importance of experienced legal representation when dealing with Intervention Order matters.
Need Help With an Intervention Order?
If you are facing a Family Violence Intervention Order, or need assistance varying or revoking an existing order, obtaining early legal advice can make a significant difference.
EAS Legal regularly appears in the Wyndham Magistrates’ Court and across Victoria assisting clients with intervention order matters.
