AVO Conditions Lawyers Sydney
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AVO Conditions Lawyers Sydney
An AVO contains mandatory conditions and may include additional conditions restricting contact, approach or access to premises. Where the conditions are unduly restrictive or no longer appropriate, an application to vary can be made to the issuing court. The grounds and evidence for the application must be prepared before filing.
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An AVO Is in Force
An application to vary an AVO is made to the court that issued the original order. The application must identify the conditions to be varied and the grounds and evidence supporting the change. The protected person is a party to the application and must be notified. A lawyer should advise on the grounds and prospects before the application is filed.
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We Review the Conditions
We review the specific conditions of the interim or final order, the conduct they restrict and whether any conditions are broader than necessary for the protection of the protected person. Where a condition is preventing you from living at your home, seeing your children or working, we advise on the grounds for a variation application and what evidence is required. Overly restrictive conditions can be challenged at the final hearing or varied by application before the order is finalised.
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We Prepare the Variation Application
Where a variation is required, we prepare and file the variation application identifying the specific conditions to be varied, the changed circumstances and the proposed new or amended terms. The protected person is notified and given an opportunity to respond before the court determines the application. All supporting evidence is assembled and before the court on the day of the hearing. We appear at every stage of the variation proceedings on your behalf.
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The Variation Hearing
At the variation hearing, we make submissions on why the condition should be removed or varied and present the evidence of the impact of the condition on your daily life. The court balances the protection needs of the protected person against the impact of the condition on your circumstances. A well-prepared application with specific evidence of the hardship caused and a proposed alternative condition that still addresses the protection concern gives the strongest prospect of a successful variation.
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We Represent You at the Final Hearing
Where the AVO application is to be contested, we appear at the final hearing and cross-examine the protected person and any other witnesses on the evidence relied upon. The protected person must establish the grounds for the making of the order and each additional condition sought on the balance of probabilities. We challenge every condition that is not warranted by the evidence and make submissions on why the order should not be made or should be made in more limited terms.
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Your Matter Is Finalised
Your matter is resolved by variation, revocation, consent or defended hearing. Where conditions are successfully varied, the order is amended to reflect the agreed or ordered terms. Where the application is dismissed, no final order is made and the interim order ceases to have effect. An existing final order can be revoked where circumstances have changed sufficiently. We advise on all available options at every stage and take every available step to minimise the impact of the order on your daily life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a free initial consultation available?
Yes. You speak directly with a lawyer about the specific conditions of the order, the impact they are having on your daily life and the options available to you. You will receive clear advice on whether a variation application is available and what it requires before any step is taken. Call 1300 274 652 to speak with a lawyer now.
What happens if I call now?
You will speak directly with a lawyer who will review the specific conditions of the order, advise on what they prohibit and whether a variation application is available in your circumstances. Where a condition is preventing you from accessing your home, your children or your workplace, a variation application can be made and we advise on what is required to support it.
Can I have AVO conditions changed?
Yes. A variation application can be made to the court that issued the order at any stage during the period the order is in force. The application must identify the specific condition to be varied, the changed circumstances and the proposed new terms. The protected person is notified and given an opportunity to respond. We prepare and file the application and appear at the hearing on your behalf.
How long does an AVO last?
A final AVO is in force for the period specified in the order, which is commonly one or two years from the date the final order was made. A provisional or interim AVO remains in force until a final order is made or the application is otherwise determined. The period of the order and its conditions can both be the subject of a variation application where circumstances have changed sufficiently.
Can an AVO be revoked?
Yes. An application to revoke an apprehended violence order can be made to the court that issued the order where the circumstances have changed sufficiently since the order was made to justify revocation. The protected person is notified and the court determines the application on the evidence. We advise on whether grounds for revocation exist and prepare the application where they do.
How much will this cost?
Fixed fee options are available for AVO variation and revocation applications and fees are confirmed before any work begins. Your lawyer provides a clear and detailed fee estimate at the initial consultation based on the scope of the application and the proceedings required. You will know the full cost before proceeding and no additional charges arise without your prior agreement.
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