AVOs – What Are They?
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AVOs – What Are They?

PURPOSE AND TYPES An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is a legal order made to protect a Person in Need of Protection (PINOP) from the Defendant, the person whom the order is made against. There are two different AVOs available: domestic (ADVO) and personal (APVO). An ADVO protects individuals from a spouse, de facto partner, ex-partner,…

The Fair Work Commission favours paid family and domestic violence leave from employer
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The Fair Work Commission favours paid family and domestic violence leave from employer

Domestic and family violence (DV) is a crime that takes many forms. At present DV charges are at an all-time high and DV has never got so much media and court related attention. Now following a landmark Fair Work Commission decision most people from 1 August 2018 on can take paid family and domestic violence…

Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVO)
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Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVO)

Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVO) By National criminal Lawyers   Domestic violence, or DV, is a serious offence that can affects a defendant in serious and unique ways. If you have been charged with a DV offence, you would have probably also been issued with an Apprehended Domestic Violence order (ADVO). If you have not…

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