If you are served with an Intervention Order (IVO), it will contain a detailed description of what family violence the applicant alleges you have committed against them, or against your children. When you are served, you are also provided with a Summons, which will have a date and time you are required to appear in Court on it. Even if you do not agree with the basis for the IVO, you must ensure you comply with its terms and conditions until this date. It is a criminal offence to breach an IVO, even if the protected person invites you to do so. It is important that you discuss your options with one of our expert lawyers.