Intervention Orders (or Restraining Orders) help to protect you from someone that is threatening, harassing or abusing you. They can either be interim (for a fixed period of time), or final (a permanent order made by a Magistrate).

You can apply for an Intervention Order yourself, with assistance from your lawyer, or through the police. However, if you believe you are in immediate danger you should contact the police on 000.

Generally, if someone has filed for an Intervention Order against you, you may be notified to attend court to challenge or accept the order. If you fail to attend court the order will be made final.

During finalisation, you are still obliged to follow all conditions of the order, including any no contact conditions. Any breach of the terms can result in up to 2 years imprisonment. If you do not make any challenges to the conditions during interim stage, you will only be able to amend these after it has been in force for 12 months.

Hume Taylor and Co can assist in applying for, challenging, or making amendments to, an Intervention Order. Make an appointment with one of our experienced lawyers today.