Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence is an issue which is treated extremely seriously by the Courts and the Queensland Police Service. Aggrieved persons (or an applicant on their behalf) can apply for a protection order to prevent domestic violence from occurring during, or after a relevant relationship. A protection order can also include additional conditions which can restrict certain conduct and movements of a respondent.

We have significant experience in representing parties in relation to both bringing an application for a protection order and responding to and defending an application for a protection order, including police applications. We are also well versed in acting for clients who wish to re-apply to the Court to vary an existing order.

Children and other “associated persons” can be named on protection orders however strict thresholds must be met before this can occur. A person convicted of a breach of a protection order commits a criminal offence in Queensland.

Our experience tells us that issues of domestic violence often cross over and become a live issue in family law proceedings including parenting applications which deal with how much time a child shall spend with a parent following separation.

Our vast combined experience in both the domestic violence and family law jurisdiction allows us to tailor specific advise in both areas of law where by issues often overlap.