Domestic Violence
- If you are in immediate danger, dial 000
- DV Connect – 1800 737 732
- The North Queensland Domestic Violence Resource Service (NQDVRS) – (07) 4721 2888 (Townsville Office)
- Centacare
- Relationships Australia
- There is a relevant relationship;
- An act of domestic violence occurred; and
- That it is necessary or desirable for an order to be made.
- Whether any other persons need to be protected by the Order – such as children, family members or new partners;
- Whether you need to issue subpoenas to gather evidence – such as Queensland Police Service records; and
- The conditions that are appropriate to include in the Order and ensuring there is sufficient evidence to support the need for those specific conditions. We can assist you with this.
It is an unfortunate reality that domestic violence and family violence is widespread in our community. You should be able to feel safe and not live in fear of another person.
Support Services
If you are experiencing any form of domestic and family violence, you should take immediate steps to obtain help. There are various services that can assist in securing safety for yourself and your children, including:
The definition of domestic and family violence is broad and can be physical (punching, hitting, strangling, choking), sexual abuse/assault, damage to your property, emotional, psychological or economic/financial. The definition also includes conduct that is threatening, coercive or trying to dominate someone and causes fear.
Applying for or defending an Application for Protection Order is highly stressful.
Applying for a Protection Order
If you are applying for a Protection Order, we can assist in preparing your Application, and your supporting Affidavit/s and attending at the Magistrates Court of Queensland on your behalf.
Your evidence must be prepared carefully to satisfy the Court that:
You should also carefully consider:
Defending (contesting) an Application for Protection Order
If you have been served with an Application for Protection Order and wish to defend/contest the Application, we can prepare your supporting Affidavit/s and attend at the Magistrates Court of Queensland on your behalf.
We can also assist you to negotiate the conditions of an Order, including exceptions to enable you to communicate with the other parent about your children and the length of time it will remain in force.
We can also help you have the Application withdrawn or dismissed, or negotiate the terms of an Undertaking to avoid the making of an Order.
Don’t delay seeking legal advice from an experienced Family Lawyer.
Phone our office today on 07 4722 2733 to secure a fixed fee initial appointment for $330 (including GST).