Family & Relationships · Perth North
5 domestic violence & avos firms in Perth North, Western Australia, including Joondalup, Wanneroo, Stirling.
5 firms
Ballajura, WA · Perth North
Advantage Settlements provides legal services in Ballajura, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Property Settlement and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Each state has its own protection order scheme, called AVOs in NSW, intervention orders in Victoria, DVOs in Queensland and restraining orders in WA. Police can apply on your behalf, or you can apply yourself. A lawyer can explain the conditions, represent you at court and connect the order with any family law proceedings.
Protection orders can stop threats, contact and harassment quickly. For respondents, an order can affect housing, parenting time, firearms licences and some jobs.
Each state has its own scheme: AVOs in NSW, intervention orders in Victoria, DVOs in Queensland, restraining orders in WA and SA. Orders are made in state local or magistrates courts and are nationally recognised under the National Domestic Violence Order Scheme.
Understand the next step
Tell the lawyer whether you need protection, have been served with an application or already have an order. Use a safe method of contact and make the next hearing date clear at the outset.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 000. A directory enquiry is not an emergency service or confirmation that representation has been arranged.
Joondalup, Wanneroo and Stirling are grouped as Perth North. A property settlement after separation, a home conveyance and a deceased estate may involve the same address but require different legal work.
For domestic violence & avos, ask which parts of the work the firm handles itself and whether it has relevant WA experience. Let the lawyer know if a property, employer, other party or existing proceeding is outside Perth North. Your home address alone does not determine the applicable process.
Explain the relationship history, current arrangements and outcome you want. Identify immediate concerns and provide every existing order or agreement.
Discuss negotiation and family dispute resolution. Parenting applications generally involve prior dispute resolution unless an exception applies; ask the lawyer to assess the appropriate process.
Ask how an agreement would be documented and implemented. Clarify who handles related transfers, finance and estate-planning work.
Ask for separate estimates for advice, negotiation, document preparation and court work. A fixed divorce-application fee does not necessarily cover parenting or financial disputes.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Highlight court dates, proposed travel or relocation and any planned property sale. Ask which time limits apply to your particular issues rather than assuming there is one deadline for everything.
Western Australia is the only state with its own family court: the Family Court of Western Australia hears parenting and property matters for both married and de facto couples. Other matters start in the Magistrates Court, with the District and Supreme Courts for serious cases, and the State Administrative Tribunal for planning, guardianship and many licensing reviews. Lawyers are admitted and regulated by the Legal Practice Board.
Good to know
No. A protection order is a civil order. Breaching it, however, is a criminal offence.
Call 000. Police can make or seek urgent orders. For support, 1800RESPECT is available 24 hours.
Most matters start in the Magistrates Court. More serious cases go to the District Court or the Supreme Court of Western Australia. Family law matters are heard by the Family Court of Western Australia.
Joondalup, WA · Perth North
Encompass Legal and Community Services (formerly Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre) provides legal services in Joondalup, WA. Listed practice areas include Partner & Family Visas, Immigration & Visas and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Mirrabooka, WA · Perth North
Encompass Legal and Community Services (formerly Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre) provides legal services in Mirrabooka, WA. Listed practice areas include Partner & Family Visas, Immigration & Visas and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Osborne Park, WA · Perth North
WN Legal Pty Ltd provides legal services in Osborne Park, WA. Listed practice areas include Assault & Violent Offences, Criminal Law and Drink & Drug Driving.
Two Rocks, WA · Perth North
Avenue Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Two Rocks, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Property Settlement and Strata & Body Corporate.
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Practising certificates in Western Australia are managed by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia. You can check a solicitor's status on its public register or by contacting it directly.