Jonson Leo

Domestic violence can seriously affect parenting arrangements, property division, and overall outcomes in family law matters. At Just Family Law, our domestic violence lawyers assist clients in Mornington with strong legal advice, protection strategies, and representation during a stressful and sensitive time. With over 25 years of experience, we provide steady, outcome-focused guidance from the outset.

Under Victorian law, as set by Parliament, family violence is most commonly committed by men against women. In the content that follows, we use language that reflects this legal framework. If the wording feels one-sided, we sincerely apologise. We understand every story has more than one perspective, and we are here to advocate for yours with clarity, empathy, and expertise.

We assist in situations where intervention orders are restricting parenting time, limiting access to the home, or are being used within a broader separation or parenting dispute. Whether you are seeking urgent protection or responding to an order that seems unfair or excessive, our intervention order lawyers in Mornington are ready to assist. There are three main ways we support clients in family law matters involving domestic violence:

• Applying for or defending against intervention orders (including IVOs, AVOs, and personal safety notices)
• Demonstrating how family violence has affected property entitlements during separation
• Ensuring that parenting arrangements prioritise the safety and welfare of children

We can help you decide whether to seek urgent interim protection, or if a more balanced order would be appropriate to meet your circumstances. In some matters, court orders may be too broad or misused. We can negotiate or challenge these terms when necessary to protect your legal and parental rights.

After separation, our broader approach is to assess the risk of future violence or allegations and then shift focus toward long-term solutions, particularly fair parenting and financial arrangements. We often aim to resolve intervention order matters efficiently, allowing your legal budget to be spent on securing meaningful outcomes.

When acting for mothers, we focus on obtaining orders that provide genuine safety and clarity around decision-making for children and property. When acting for fathers who may be prevented from seeing their children due to an IVO, we work to conclude proceedings and move the matter to the Family Court or Federal Circuit Court, where the child’s best interests are the legal focus.

What should I do now?

If you have received or are considering applying for an intervention order, it is important to:

• Carefully read the conditions
• Comply fully with the terms
• Attend court as required
• Seek legal advice before your first (and ideally only) court date

To speak with a domestic violence lawyer or an intervention order lawyer in Mornington, contact Just Family Law on 03 9793 7888 for a confidential consultation. We support clients throughout Mornington and surrounding areas with trusted, effective legal representation.