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Family Violence (FVIO) Lawyers in Victoria — matched to you, free

Applying for, or responding to, a Family Violence Intervention Order in Victoria? Post your matter privately and get matched with up to four trusted Victorian lawyers who handle intervention orders. Free, with no obligation.

If you are in immediate danger, call 000. For support, contact Safe Steps (1800 015 188).

Post your matter — free What we cover

Free to post Private & secure Up to 4 verified firms Most respond within 24 hours

What we cover

Family Violence (FVIO) Lawyers — the matters we match

Whatever your situation, ORLA Connect matches you with Victorian firms that handle exactly this type of matter.

Applying for an FVIO

Responding to an FVIO

Varying or extending an order

Breach of an order

Safety planning & support

Court representation

How it works

Three simple steps

No cost, no obligation, and no chasing around for the right lawyer. You stay in control the whole way.

Post your matter

Fill in a short, secure form describing your family violence intervention order matter. It takes a few minutes and costs nothing.

Get matched privately

ORLA Connect matches you with up to four trusted Victorian family violence lawyers. Only those firms can see your details.

Choose your firm

Compare the firms that respond and pick the one that feels right — or simply walk away. Most respond within 24 hours.

Questions & answers

Family Violence (FVIO) — FAQs

Common questions before you post your matter.

Can you help both applicants and respondents?

Yes. Whether you're seeking protection or responding to an application, describe your situation and we'll match you with firms that handle exactly this.

How fast can I be matched?

Most matched firms respond within 24 hours, and many reply the same day.

Is my matter kept private?

Yes. Your details are never publicly listed and are shared only with the firms you're matched with.

Serving Victoria-wide

Family violence lawyers across Victoria

Post your matter from any of these areas — matched firms handle intervention orders across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Ballarat Bendigo Bentleigh Berwick Box Hill Brighton Broadmeadows Brunswick Caroline Springs Cheltenham Coburg Craigieburn Cranbourne Dandenong Epping Essendon Footscray Frankston Geelong Glen Waverley Hoppers Crossing Melbourne Melton Moorabbin Mordialloc Narre Warren Pakenham Point Cook Preston Reservoir Richmond Ringwood Springvale St Kilda Sunbury Sunshine Werribee

Regional Victoria

Shepparton Mildura Wodonga Warrnambool Traralgon Wangaratta Horsham Sale Bairnsdale Echuca

Helpful guides

Plain-English answers before you start

How do intervention orders (FVIO) work?

Interim vs final orders and what conditions mean.

Read the guide →

Get started

Post your family violence (FVIO) matter

Free, private and takes just a few minutes. Fill in the secure form below and we'll match you with the right firms.

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