If you or your children are experiencing family violence, your safety comes first — everything else can be dealt with later. You do not need to have a plan, have left home, or have reported to police before speaking to a lawyer. You simply need to make one call.
Freemont Family Lawyers provides urgent, compassionate legal assistance to people in Melbourne who are experiencing or have experienced family violence. We can help you understand your legal options, obtain intervention orders, and protect your children — confidentially and without judgement.
We listen without judgement. Your account of what has happened is heard, believed and taken seriously — whether you are seeking protection or responding to an allegation.
We explain the intervention order process, your rights, and what to expect at court — in plain English, calmly and clearly, however urgent the situation.
We act quickly and decisively to obtain protection for you and your children, or to ensure a fair process if you are the respondent.
Call 1800 976 214. We will speak with you confidentially and advise on immediate steps.
We identify urgent legal steps — intervention orders, parenting applications, or property protection.
We appear at the Magistrates' Court on your behalf, promptly and prepared.
We help formalise parenting and financial arrangements that keep you safe long-term.
We understand that family violence matters cannot wait. We prioritise urgent applications.
We appear regularly at Melbourne courts and understand their processes.
Our team is trained in trauma-informed communication — we never add to your distress.
We know Melbourne's support networks and can connect you with the right help.
A Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO) is a legal order made by a court in Victoria that prohibits a person from committing family violence against you. It can include conditions such as no contact, staying away from your home, or not approaching your children's school. This is general information only.
In urgent situations, an interim intervention order can be granted by the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on the same day or at very short notice. Police can also apply for an order on your behalf. This is general information only.
Family violence includes emotional, psychological, financial, sexual and technology-facilitated abuse — not just physical harm. You do not need to have physical injuries to seek legal protection. This is general information only.
You do not need physical evidence to apply. Your account of events is important. However, records such as messages, photos or police reports can be helpful. We can advise you on what information is useful. This is general information only.
Do not breach the order, even if you believe it is unjust. Contact a lawyer immediately. You have a right to contest an intervention order at a hearing, and we can represent you. This is general information only.
The information on this page is general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Your situation is unique — please contact us for advice specific to your circumstances.
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