Following a relationship breakdown, family violence intervention orders operate to protect parties where their physical, emotional, psychological, or financial safety is at risk due to another party’s behaviour.
We can assist you with any query or advice you require relating to applying for, or opposing, a family violence intervention order including representation at hearing in the Magistrates Court.
We understand how important it is to carefully consider your position following the breakdown of a relationship. Our approach is personalised. We believe in tailored and regular communication with our clients regarding the progress of their matter and the implementation of effective strategies to enable our clients to move on with their lives.
Family Violence Lawyers: Helping You Take Your Power Back
Are you or have you been in a situation that has put your safety in jeopardy?
Have you been subjected to emotional abuse or gaslighting?
Are you or your dependents living each day in fear that violence will continue to escalate?
Is the perpetrator someone who is known to you?
If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, there is help available from our lawyers for family violence. They are ready to provide respectful and confidential advice and representation to ensure your health, safety, and well-being and help you to gain the confidence to move on from your traumatic experience. Read More
How to Choose the Right Domestic Violence Lawyer to Represent You?
When your safety and that of your loved ones is at risk, the stakes are high. You need the right legal representation to deal appropriately with an abuser and to gain control of the situation. When looking for a domestic abuse lawyer, consider:
- Their level of experience and qualifications: Do they have a sound knowledge of family law, especially involving the intricacies of domestic abuse? They should also have experience of assisting families and individuals in this situation and be able to demonstrate the awareness of how to treat a victim who has been suffering abuse. If they can show that they’ve been able to get the optimum outcome for previous clients, it could be worth pursuing your case with them. Our family abuse lawyers have a wealth of experience in supporting vulnerable people who want to break out of the cycle of violence and take back their power.
- Their ability to gain your trust and make you feel at ease: Meet a few lawyers in person to see who you feel most comfortable opening up to. It’s especially important when you might have your guard up and you’re at your most vulnerable. If you don’t feel as if you can trust your legal representative, then you’re less likely to tell them all the facts and provide the necessary evidence needed to support and win your case. That could be a pursuit that is both costly financially and emotionally.
- How upfront they are when it comes to explaining the costs: Pursuing a domestic violence case isn’t cheap. It’s especially harder if the perpetrator is not giving you access to your money. Your lawyer should explain the applicable costs and options for obtaining funding to cover them.
At Velocity Legal we know that the longer abuse goes on, the more your personal, psychological, physical, and financial safety can be at risk. We can assist you to understand your rights and options to potentially:
- Stop them from committing acts of violence against you and your family.
- Put a stop to all communication with you.
- Not go near you under any circumstances.
If you are looking for the right family violence lawyer in Melbourne to help you guide and support you throughout this process, look no further. Our team at Velocity Legal is ready to help.
We also help with other cases including divorces and spousal maintenance if that's what you're seeking. Read Less
