Providing advice and representation for those applying for, defending or varying a family violence intervention order, so you’re not facing the process alone.
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Applying for an FVIO
Advice on evidence, safety planning and how to present your case clearly.
Responding to an FVIO
Support to understand conditions, options and the best way to respond.
Varying conditions
Assistance to adjust conditions where they are unworkable or no longer needed.
Children on orders
Advice on when children are included and how it may affect family law arrangements.
Contested hearings
Preparation, strategy and representation where matters proceed to a hearing.
Interstate issues
Practical advice where parties move or orders must be understood across locations.
Safety-focused, practical support
Intervention order matters move quickly and can have serious consequences. At Bedrock Legal Group / BRLG, we provide calm, practical advice for people applying for, responding to, or varying family violence intervention orders.
We help you understand the conditions, your obligations, and what evidence may be relevant. Where children are involved, we can advise on how an FVIO may interact with parenting arrangements. Our priority is to help you feel supported, protect your position, and move the matter forward in a clear and proportionate way.
Clear options, firm guidance
An FVIO can affect where you live, who you can contact, and how parenting arrangements operate. Whether you are applying for protection or responding to an application, it’s important to understand the conditions and the practical impact on your daily life. We help you prepare your evidence, understand the hearing process, and make informed decisions about whether to consent without admissions, seek variations, or contest the application.
Where children are included, the issues can become particularly complex. We can advise on practical arrangements that respect FVIO conditions while also considering family law obligations and parenting considerations. If a matter proceeds to a contested hearing, we prepare thoroughly and keep you clear on what the Court can do, what the risks are, and what outcome is realistic.
Our focus is on clarity and control: knowing what is required, what is achievable, and how to proceed safely and efficiently.
Fast, practical advice on conditions.
Evidence preparation and strategy.
Representation at hearings if needed.
Advice when children are included.
Assistance with variations and consent outcomes.
Calm guidance throughout a stressful process.
Your Bedrock Team
Meet the team behind Bedrock Legal Group / BRLG. When things feel uncertain, you don’t have to handle it alone. We’re committed to guiding you through each step, so you feel supported, informed, and in control from start to finish.
Brendan Rothschild
Principal Solicitor
Jessica Szylkrot
Practice Manager
Rebecca Rothschild
Business Support Manager
Pavani Weeratunge
Solicitor
Michael Brkic
Solicitor
Tiffany Vainer
Solicitor
Jananie Munasinghe
Solicitor
Thomas Arrigo
Solicitor
Damian Van Gaans
Graduate Lawyer
Chloe Ziola
Bookkeeper
Ellen Creagan
Bookkeeper
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an FVIO?
An FVIO is a court order setting conditions to protect a person from family violence. Conditions can restrict contact, proximity, and other behaviour
Do I have to agree to an interim order?
Not necessarily. Options can include agreeing without admissions, seeking changes, or contesting. We’ll advise based on risk and evidence.
Can I change the conditions later?
Yes, orders can sometimes be varied if circumstances change or conditions are unworkable. Evidence and timing matter.
What happens if I breach an FVIO?
Breaches can be criminal offences with serious consequences. If you are unsure about a condition, get advice immediately. Whether a reported breach leads to criminal charges will usually depend on the facts of the particular case and the police assessment of the alleged conduct. In some situations, there may be uncertainty about whether a breach has occurred, and police may exercise discretion in deciding what action to take.
How does an FVIO affect parenting time?
It depends on the conditions. Some may restrict communication or proximity. We can advise on compliant arrangements and next steps.
Does the other party need to be served before an Intervention Order takes effect?
In most cases, yes. An Intervention Order usually only takes effect once the other party has been formally served with the order. Service ensures that the person is aware of the conditions they must comply with. In many cases, Victoria Police will arrange service of the order.
What are Further and Better Particulars?
Further and Better Particulars are additional details the Court may require from a party to clarify the allegations or issues in dispute. If the Court orders Further and Better Particulars, that party must provide more specific information about their case, usually to explain the basis of the allegations and why a Family Violence Intervention Order should be made or opposed. The purpose is to ensure the issues are properly identified and that each party understands the case they need to respond to.
What are the usual conditions of a Family Violence Intervention Order?
The conditions of a Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO) can be different in every case, depending on what protection is needed.
Some common conditions may say that a person must not; commit family violence, contact or communicate with the protected person, go near the protected person, their home, or workplace, damage property or threaten to do so or get someone else to do any of these things for them. Some orders may also include extra conditions, depending on the situation. It is important to read the order carefully, so you understand exactly what applies.
Languages
We assist clients from diverse backgrounds and can provide support in multiple languages,
including through interpreters where required.
