s 21
In forceInterim orders—grounds for making
Part 3Family violence orders
Division 3.3Interim orders
Subdivision 3.3.1Making interim orders
21 Interim orders—grounds for making
A court may make an interim order if satisfied that the order is necessary to do either or both of the following until the application for the final order is decided:
(a)
ensure the safety of an affected person from family violence;
(b)
prevent substantial damage to an affected person’s property.
Note 1 The court must consider the matters mentioned in s 14 in deciding whether to make the interim order.
Note 2 An affected person includes any child who hears, witnesses or is otherwise exposed to family violence committed against another person (see s 8 (1), def family violence, par (b) and dict).
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