Does an intervention order mean we can’t do mediation?

Families are complex. Some families come to situations where different legal mechanisms must come into force. Depending on where you are in Australia, these may be called a number of things: Court Orders, Intervention Orders, Apprehended Violence Orders, etc.

In mediation, we do not have any power to override any of these orders. However, many of these orders do have exemption clauses to allow for mediation. The legal system recognises the importance of Family Dispute Resolution (mediation) and often leaves space for mediation to happen, even when the circumstances may be difficult or unusual.

If you have an order but would like to try mediation, the best thing you can do is to give us a call. We will have a look at your orders without charge to see whether mediation is allowed in your circumstance.

If you would like to know whether mediation is appropriate in your circumstances, please do not hesitate to contact our office for a free fifteen minute phone consultation.

Please note that this is not legal advice and that mediators may not give any legal advice.