Domestic Violence Lawyers Queensland

Expert Legal Advice in Domestic Abuse Matters & Family Dispute Resolution

Domestic Violence Legal Services

  • Applications / Responding to Domestic Violence and/or Domestic Abuse Claims

  • Family Dispute Resolution

  • Domestic Violence Orders (DVO)

  • Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO)

  • Temporary & Final Protection Orders

  • Intervention Orders

 

20% Discount for All ADF Members & Veterans on Fixed-Fee Services

Normal Price Discounted Price
Domestic Violence
Protection Order Application From $2,000 From $1,650
Protection Order - First Mention From $2,000 From $1,650

*Please Note - There may be additional costs for disbursement, including court filing fees, title searches or process service. Please contact March On Legal to discuss your specific needs and to obtain a specific quote for your personal circumstances.

Protect Your Family... as Well as Yourself in Cases of Domestic Violence

 

March On Legal’s lawyers understand the idiosyncrasies of military life and the impact that it can have on your relationship, as well as the harsh and ongoing potential consequences that Domestic Violence matters can have on a professional military career within the ADF.

If you have been served with an application for a Domestic Violence Order (‘DVO’) or if you seek to file an application against your partner or de-facto, March On Legal’s Queensland-based lawyers can assist you by providing compassionate and experienced legal advice that strives for the fairest possible outcome for all parties.

Domestic Violence matters are administered by the State and Territory Courts and can vary slightly across each jurisdiction. Additionally, what constitutes ‘Domestic Violence’ can vary in each State and Territory. There are a number of ways in which an Intervention Order (or a DVO); an Apprehended Violence Order (‘AVO’) or a protection order can be taken out against someone.

An individual can make an application to the Court themself, or the police can make an application on a person’s behalf. The way in which the matter progresses is slightly different in each case.

If you are a victim of domestic violence, March On Legal can assist to protect yourself and your family by making an application for a domestic violence order and can provide expert legal counsel to help you navigate the system in your State or Territory.

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External Resources for ADF Members

Further, for Defence members, Veterans and families there are a number of support services available that offer counselling:

Defence Community Organisation

Website: https://www.defence.gov.au/dco/
Phone: 1800 624 608

Open Arms | Veterans & Families Counselling

Website: https://www.openarms.gov.au/
Phone: 1800 011 046

Domestic Violence Legal Matters - FAQ:

 

I’ve Just Been Served with a Protective Order. What Happens Next?

Do not contact, attempt to contact, or have someone else contact the aggrieved on your behalf, even if you think you have done nothing wrong. You will be required to attend court within the next few days. Read the application very carefully and make sure that you understand the allegations against you. Contact a solicitor immediately to discuss your options. If you are a current member of the ADF, you must inform your chain of command.

I’ve Just Been Served with a Domestic Violence Order Application (DVO). What Happens Next?

If you are a respondent to a domestic violence order application there are a number of ways in which the matter can be resolved. Firstly, you can consent to the orders being made. If you consent, even without admission, the domestic violence order will be made in the terms stated in the application.

If you do not consent to the orders being made, the matter will be set down for a hearing at a later date. At the hearing the Court determines the merits of the application and decides whether or not a domestic violence order should be made. The applicant, whether that be the police or the Aggrieved person, will produce evidence to support their claims. The Respondent can also produce evidence in support. The Judge or Magistrate will hear the evidence and decide what orders, if any, should be made.

Is There a Way to Avoid a Formal Court Order? What Is An ‘Undertaking’?

The third way a domestic violence matter might be resolved is through a process called ‘Undertakings’. An undertaking is not a Court order, but is a promise made to the Court, not to commit domestic violence against the Aggrieved person. The advantage of resolving a matter by way of undertaking is that it will save the expense of litigation, the undertaking can be framed in a way so as to protect each individual’s rights and there is no Court order taken out against the respondent.

All parties and the Court must agree to the undertaking before it can be made. Further, a breach of the undertaking is taken very seriously and is likely to result in further Court action. Undertakings are not appropriate in all domestic violence matters, and each matter should be assessed on its merits.

How do I Apply for a Protective Order?

There are two ways an application for a Protective Order can be made. An individual can make an application to the Court themselves or the police can make one on behalf of the aggreived person. The individuals named in the Protective Order may also include children.

I’m a Current Member of the ADF. Are there Additional Considerations Relating to Domestic Violence Matters for Me?

Whether you are a victim of domestic violence or a respondent to it, a domestic violence order must be reported to your chain of command. An order made against a member of the ADF can have adverse effects on future service. This is because a domestic violence order usually restricts access to weapons and imposes other restrictions that can affect future employability. March On Legal knows your obligations and can provide experienced specific counsel assisting to respond to any administrative action taken against you by the ADF.

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