Contesting Family Violence Order

Summary

Contesting an FVRO involves gathering evidence, preparing a detailed response to the affidavit, and attending court hearings. Collect witness statements, communication records, and relevant documents to counter allegations. Organize your response with an introduction, point-by-point rebuttal, and conclusion. Ensure proper formatting and file your response by the courts deadline. Consider seeking legal aid or connecting with local lawyers for assistance.

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Hi Christopher! To better assist you, could you please let me know if you are looking for information on how to contest the FVRO or guidance on how to comply with its terms? This will help me provide you with the most relevant information.
Im contesting it she has put fulse accolations agents me everything that she has written down in the affidavit is describing herself why she has gotten so narsty towards me is because I said that I will be taking our kids off her because of her actions towards the kids and the achole and drug use is all day everyday we had a FVRO in place once before and she dropped it because we were getting back together I did family courses back then to better myself in everyway so I could be a better partner and father for our kids so I'm back in the spot light without me doing anything
It sounds like you’re dealing with a challenging situation, Christopher. Here’s what you can do to contest the FVRO:
- Gather evidence that supports your claim (e.g., witness statements, communication records).
- Prepare a detailed response to the affidavit.
- Attend the court hearing and present your evidence.
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Prepare a detailed response to the affidavit. How do I do that
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To prepare a detailed response to the affidavit, follow these steps:
- Read the Affidavit: Carefully read through the affidavit served to you. Note all the allegations made against you.
- Gather Evidence: Collect any evidence that counters the claims made in the affidavit. This can include:
- Witness statements
- Communication records (e.g., text messages, emails)
- Any relevant documents or records
- Organize Your Response:
- Introduction: State your name, the purpose of the document, and your intention to contest the FVRO.
- Point-by-Point Rebuttal: Address each allegation in the affidavit, providing your version of events and referencing any evidence you have gathered.
- Conclusion: Summarize your main points and assert your intention to contest the FVRO.
- Formalities: Ensure your response is properly formatted and signed. You may need to have it witnessed or notarized depending on court requirements.
- File Your Response: Submit your response to the court by the deadline specified. Make sure to follow any specific filing instructions provided by the court.
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I'm trying to get legal aid but I'm not receiving much from them dew to the fact that I was the one served the FVRO no her and to be honest after it came into play had to leave my partner place I'm on the streets and money will be a issue and I really don't know on what to do
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Christopher, it sounds like you have a potentially strong case and I can help you connect with local lawyers who can better assist you with your case. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
If you agree, I will need to ask a few questions to get the necessary information.
Sure let's do it
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Great, Christopher. I'll need to ask a few questions to proceed.
Can you please provide your phone number?
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Thanks, Christopher. Can you please provide your zipcode?