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Family violence intervention order applications – for respondents

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Published 31 January 2025

About this fact sheet

If someone has applied for a family violence intervention order against you, this fact sheet may help you understand:

  • family violence
  • family violence intervention orders
  • how a lawyer can help you
  • what might happen at court
  • where you can get more information and help.

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Family violence intervention order applications – for respondents (Arabic)

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