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Intervention Order Lawyers – Frankston, Dandenong & Melbourne Courts
Applications and Defence for Family Violence & Personal Safety Orders
Bayside Solicitors has extensive experience in representing both applicants and respondents in Intervention orders matters across Victoria. We appear regularly in the Frankston, Dandenong, Moorabbin, and Melbourne Magistrates’ Courts, and are familiar with the procedures, timeframes, and requirements involved in these hearings.
Our criminal law team includes solicitors who work exclusively in this area, handling a high volume of Intervention Order matters—ranging from straightforward applications to complex, contested hearings and appeals.
What Is an Intervention Order?
An Intervention Order (IVO) is a court order designed to protect a person (the protected person) from someone else (the respondent) by setting legal conditions on their behaviour.
There are two types:
- Family Violence Intervention Orders (FVIO) – For protection from a partner, ex-partner, or family member
- Personal Safety Intervention Orders (PSIO) – For disputes involving neighbours, friends, colleagues, or acquaintances
The court can make temporary Interim Orders and, if necessary, Final Orders after a hearing.
We Represent:
- Individuals seeking protection (Applicants)
- Individuals responding to an Intervention Order (Respondents)
- Third parties (e.g. parents, guardians) involved in related proceedings
- Parties facing related criminal charges, including breach of order
Our Services Include:
- Advising on whether an Intervention Order is appropriate or defensible
- Preparing and lodging applications or responses
- Representation at mention hearings, directions hearings, and contested hearings
- Negotiating undertakings or consent orders without admission
- Assisting with appeals or variation/removal of existing orders
- Handling criminal charges for alleged breaches of IVOs
How We Work
Our team, led by partner Jessica Knox and supported by Anika Waldin and Brett Halliwell, appears daily in local courts. We do not brief external counsel for these matters—our solicitors act as your advocate from start to finish.
Our clients benefit from:
- Continuity of representation (no handoffs to external barristers)
- Strong relationships with local court staff, prosecutors, and magistrates
- Rapid response for urgent matters or last-minute hearings
- Cost-efficient service with clear advice and realistic outcomes
Common Scenarios We Handle
| Situation | Our Approach |
|---|---|
| You need urgent protection due to threats or violence | We prepare your application and assist you to seek an interim order on the same day |
| You’ve been served with an IVO application | We explain your rights, attend court with you, and advise on your options |
| You’re facing criminal charges linked to an IVO | We manage both the order and related criminal charges as part of one strategy |
| You want to vary, extend, or revoke an existing order | We advise on the court’s likelihood of doing so and prepare all necessary documentation |
Courts We Regularly Appear In
- Frankston Magistrates’ Court
- Dandenong Magistrates’ Court
- Moorabbin Justice Centre
- Melbourne Magistrates’ Court
Our firm is located near the Frankston court and can often assist with urgent same-day matters, especially bail and interim applications.
Need Help with an Intervention Order?
Whether you’re applying for protection or defending yourself against one, we offer experienced legal representation tailored to your circumstances. Our goal is to protect your rights and minimise long-term impact.
Office: 36 Dandenong Road West, Frankston VIC
Call: (03) 9781 4822
Email: enquiries@baysidesolicitors.net.au
Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00am–5:30pm
