Family Law | Domestic Violence

What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence can be physical, psychological, sexual or financial violence that takes place within an intimate, same sex or family-type relationship. Usually it forms a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour. Physical and sexual abuse are usually more easily recognisable but the abuse can take many forms for example; destructive criticism, verbal abuse, disrespect, harassment and checking up, lying, forcing a person to do things they don't want to do, threats, destroying possessions, pressure tactics such as withholding money and/or denying access to friends, family, work, college etc.

What can you do?

You can apply to the court for an injunction to protect you or a relevant child against an 'associated person'. An 'associated person' includes a spouse or live-in partner whether you are still together or have separated, a person with whom you have had or do have a significant relationship or a family member. The protection afforded by the court extends to same sex couples and their children as well.

There are several different types of injunction that can help protect you or a relevant child, including orders to allow you to continue to live in a property. We will be able to talk to you about the options, guide you through the process and help you to get the protection you need and are entitled to.

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