My boyfriend and I were going through a rough patch 6 months ago and the police got an ADVO against him. He says he wants to make a go of it and I really think he has changed. Can I change or revoke the ADVO?
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Answer by LegalEagle™ staff, Forbes 2871 NSW
- An application can be made at any time during the ADVO period for it to be changed or revoked.
- Both the protected person and the named person can apply to the court.
- The court can make changes or remove the ADVO altogether.
- Anyone named in the ADVO must be told about an application to change or remove the ADVO.
- Courts can refuse to hear an application to vary an ADVO unless there is supporting evidence that there has been a significant change in circumstances.