What conditions are included in a DVO?

A Domestic Violence Order (DVO) places strict, legally binding rules on a respondent’s behaviour.

Mandatory Condition: Every DVO issued in Queensland includes a mandatory condition that the respondent must be of good behaviour towards the aggrieved and must not commit domestic violence against them.

Additional Conditions: If the Magistrate believes it is necessary, they can impose very restrictive tailored conditions, including:

• Ouster Orders: Forcing the respondent to move out of the shared family home immediately.
• No Contact Conditions: Preventing the respondent from contacting the aggrieved by any means (phone, text, social media, or through third parties).
• Distance Conditions: Banning the respondent from coming within 100 meters of the aggrieved, their workplace, or their children’s school.

Contact us if you need to apply for or vary the conditions on an order.