Domestic Violence Lawyers

Contact Experienced Family Lawyers for Domestic Violence Services in Brisbane

If you are a victim of domestic violence, it may be challenging to speak up and talk about your experiences. Abusers often make you feel scared and hesitant to expose their acts to others, causing you to suffer alone and without support. Seeking legal protection is the first step towards escaping an abusive relationship and feeling safe in your home again. Our team of dedicated domestic violence lawyers at Hooper & Mill Family Lawyers in Brisbane can help you regain your voice after abuse.

There are Many Forms of Domestic Violence

What is domestic violence? The term has a broad definition, and it may include a combination of physical violence, sexual abuse, and economic restriction or emotionally abusive behaviour. The phrases domestic violence or family abuse are most commonly used to describe abusive behaviour between partners but can also include abuse of children or people living together in a household.

Your feelings of frustration and pain are valid, and we aim to help you feel protected without judgement. Domestic violence is not always visible to others, and you should know when to speak up. If your partner or anyone in your household repeatedly humiliates you, makes you feel unworthy, withholds finances from you, tries to control your social life, or purposefully damages your property, you may be a victim of domestic violence.

Domestic violence is classified as a major public health concern in Australia, and you have the right to legal protection through domestic violence services. Understanding the legal process may help you feel more in control of your situation and hopeful for the future.

You can read about the Domestic Violence 2023 amendments here.

What is a Protection Order?

A Protection Order is a Queensland court order that may contain a number of conditions requiring that someone who is alleged to have committed domestic violence to follow the conditions in the order. These conditions are such as being of good behaviour and not committing domestic violence, not coming within a certain distance of a person, workplace or home or restricting contact with a person. It is a criminal offence to breach a Protection Order. You can also specify protection for your children or other family members in a Protection Order. The application process differs across states, and our domestic violence services in Brisbane include helping you apply for legal protection from a Queensland magistrate.

You can obtain a Temporary Protection Order during your pending application to keep you safe until the final order is made. Temporary orders do not require a full court hearing, and you can often obtain one urgently without the need for a hearing. You will need to present evidence of domestic violence for a protection order, and our lawyers can help you through the process of drafting and presenting your application.

Hooper & Mill Family Lawyers is a trusted firm of domestic violence lawyers in Brisbane. We understand that being a victim of abuse is emotionally overwhelming, and our team makes every effort to work at a pace that feels comfortable for you. We offer legal support and protection for you and your family to help you move past abusive relationships and into a healthier future. Contact us for more information.

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