Next steps
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You must:
- download and print your completed application form
- get a JP or Cdec to witness your signature on the declaration section of the form
- lodge your application to a magistrates court by post or at the counter.
After your application is lodged
Court date
Once you have lodged this application, you will be given a date to appear in court (usually in a few weeks).
Serving the application
Once you have lodged your application to change your domestic violence order, the police will give (or serve) a copy to the aggrieved and/or respondent. So, if you are the aggrieved on the current order, the police will serve the respondent with a copy of your application. If you are the respondent on the current order, the police will serve the application on the aggrieved and any named person on the order.
If someone else applied for the protection order on behalf of the aggrieved, they will also be given a copy of your application.
A relative or associate named on the order may also be given a copy of the application.
Support available
For counselling, information and referrals call:
- DV Connect Womensline on 1800 811 811
- DV Connect Men’s Line on 1800 600 636 (9am–midnight, 7 days)
- Kids Help Line (if you are between 5 and 25) on 1800 55 1800 (24 hours, 7 days).
For crisis counselling call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24 hours, 7 days).
To apply for increased safety measures for your court date complete the domestic and family violence safety form (PDF, 456KB) and send it to, or lodge it at, the court you will be going to.
Legal advice and assistance
You can get legal advice from: