Variations to DVO
11 Variations to DVO
A variation to a recognised DVO that is done in Victoria or another jurisdiction is a recognised variation in Victoria in the circumstances provided for by this section.
A variation to a local DVO is a recognised variation in Victoria if the variation is done—
in Victoria by a court; or
in another participating jurisdiction by a court under a corresponding law.
A variation to an interstate DVO or foreign order is a recognised variation in Victoria if the variation is done—
in the issuing jurisdiction by a court or any other person authorised to do so under the law of the issuing jurisdiction; or
in any participating jurisdiction by a court under this Act or a corresponding law.
Note
The issuing jurisdiction for a foreign order is the jurisdiction in which the order is registered.
A variation is recognised from the time that it is done.
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