In recent years there has been a noticeable rise in false AVO claims being made to Police as well as taken out privately.
It will come as no surprise that having an apprehended violence order taken out against will cause significant stress to you and your loved ones.
The conditions associated with an AVO can impose restrictions on your behaviour. This can be particularly difficult to deal with, especially if it is unjustified.
There are a number of ways to beat an AVO. You can read about some recent cases where false AVO claims have been dismissed or withdrawn by clicking here.
An AVO is an apprehended violence order. It is a Court order imposed on a person for the protection of another person (or persons).
There are some mandatory conditions that come with an AVO, and then there are other optional conditions. These conditions restrict the behaviour of the person on whom the AVO is imposed.
Taking out an AVO against someone can have a serious impact on their life, and can restrict where they live, the places they visit and even their ability to carry out their employment.
AVOs are most commonly taken out in the context of domestic violence. However, they can also be taken out against friends, neighbours, work colleagues and family members.
A false AVO claim is a statement whereby a person makes exaggerated, frivolous or vexatious claims against a person to obtain an AVO.
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