Domestic Violence & Intervention Order Lawyers Clayton
Domestic violence can have a serious impact on family law proceedings, especially when children or shared property are involved. At Just Family Law, our domestic violence lawyers support individuals in Clayton with strong legal advice, protection, and representation during challenging times. With over 25 years of experience, we take a thoughtful, strategic approach to your matter while prioritising your safety and long-term wellbeing.
Victorian law, as set by Parliament, recognises that family violence is most commonly committed by men against women. In what follows, we use language that reflects this legal position. If the terminology feels one-sided, we sincerely apologise. We understand that every story has two sides, and our duty is to advocate for our client’s interests with fairness and care.
Our team handles intervention order matters where parenting time is restricted, a parent is unable to return to the family home, or allegations of violence are affecting broader parenting and property negotiations. Whether you are seeking protection or responding to an unfair application, we help you navigate your legal options with confidence. There are three main ways we assist in domestic violence-related family law matters:
- Applying for or responding to intervention orders (including IVOs, AVOs, and personal safety notices)
- Arguing that family violence has influenced a party’s entitlements in property settlements
- Ensuring that parenting arrangements reflect safety concerns and the best interests of the children
Our intervention order lawyers in Clayton can help determine whether urgent action is required, or whether a longer-term approach may be more appropriate. Where an order seems overly restrictive or unfair, we can challenge or negotiate terms that better reflect the situation at hand.
Once parties have separated, our broader focus is on assessing the risk of future violence or allegations, then shifting attention to parenting and financial matters. We aim to resolve intervention order proceedings efficiently, so your legal resources are better spent achieving long-term stability.
When acting for mothers, we pursue protection orders that ensure clarity around housing and parenting. When representing fathers who may be affected by an IVO, we work to resolve those proceedings and progress to the Family Court, where the emphasis is on the children’s best interests.
What should I do now?
If you have received or are considering applying for an intervention order, we recommend that you:
- Carefully review the conditions of the order
- Comply with all terms
- Attend court as required
- Seek legal advice before your first (and ideally only) court appearance
To speak with a domestic violence lawyer or an intervention order lawyer in Clayton, contact Just Family Law on 03 9793 7888 for a confidential consultation. We support clients throughout Clayton and surrounding areas with experienced, compassionate, and outcome-focused representation.
We specialise in all areas of family and divorce law
Our family law lawyers are a complete family law service team. They deal with separation, divorce and family law issues including dividing assets after separation, arrangements for children, grandparent’s rights, inheritance disputes, business valuations, loans from parents and claims to property.
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We endeavor to utilize our extensive knowledge in every facet of family law.
We make sure our clients are never put at a disadvantage during the divorce process.
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Our circumstances in engaging JFL were due to the sudden and tragic passing of my sister. Sally assisted our family through complex legal proceedings as we sought full parental responsibilities for her three children, my nieces and nephew.
Sally was able to shift from holding my hand and passing tissues, to providing practical solutions, advice and guidance on how best to navigate the legal system and achieve what was in the best interest of the kids.
Thank you Sally, we will never be able to express how much you did for us and how your counsel and friendship helped us navigate an incredibly difficult time.
No hesitation at all in recommending Sally, and the JFL team.
