Jonson Leo

Domestic violence can significantly influence parenting arrangements, property division, and the direction of your family law matter. At Just Family Law, our domestic violence lawyers assist clients in Pakenham with clear legal advice, protection, and advocacy during what is often a highly stressful time. With more than 25 years of experience, we guide you with care and a strong focus on outcomes that support your safety and long-term wellbeing.

Victorian law, as determined by Parliament, recognises that family violence is most commonly committed by men against women. The language used here reflects that legal understanding. If it feels one-sided, we apologise, we know every matter has its own complexities, and we are here to represent your side with fairness and professionalism.

We regularly assist with intervention orders where parenting time is impacted, access to the home is restricted, or family violence concerns arise during separation. Whether you are applying for protection or defending against an intervention order, our intervention order lawyers in Pakenham are here to support you. There are three key ways we help clients in domestic violence-related family law matters:

• Applying for or responding to intervention orders (IVOs, AVOs, or personal safety notices)
• Arguing that family violence has affected a party’s property entitlements
• Ensuring that parenting orders reflect safety concerns and promote the best interests of the children

Our team can advise whether urgent protection is needed, or if a longer-term, negotiated resolution may be more appropriate. Where intervention orders seem unfair or overly restrictive, we can work to vary or challenge the terms.

Once separation occurs, our broader focus is to assess risks of future violence or allegations and then shift attention toward securing lasting outcomes, especially when it comes to parenting and property. In most cases, long delays in intervention order matters only increase stress and cost. Where possible, we aim for a swift and strategic resolution.

When acting for mothers, we seek to secure protective orders that provide clarity around safety and decision-making. When acting for fathers whose time with children is affected by an IVO, we work to bring those proceedings to a close and focus on moving matters into the Family Court, where the child’s wellbeing is the core priority.

What should I do now?

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

• Carefully review the conditions
• Fully comply with all terms
• Attend court if required
• Obtain legal advice early, ideally before your first appearance

To speak with a domestic violence lawyer or an intervention order lawyer in Pakenham, contact Just Family Law on 03 9793 7888 for a confidential consultation. We support clients across Pakenham and surrounding suburbs with practical, experienced, and compassionate legal representation.