We consider the safety of parents and children is one of the most important parts of helping families.
The Magistrates Court of Queensland can make Protection Orders to protect parties and their children from family violence.
The Aggrieved to a Protection Order is the person who needs protection. Children or relatives of the Aggrieved can be included on Orders.
The Respondent to a Protection Order is the person who the Order is against and has been accused of committing acts of family violence.
To make a Protection Order the Magistrates Court must be satisfied of the following:
Relevant Relationship: A relevant relationship must exist between the parties, an intimate personal relationship, family relationship or an informal care relationship.
There has been an act of family violence: this includes, physical violence, sexual violence, damage to property, emotional or psychological abuse, coercive control, or economic abuse.
A Protection Order is necessary or desirable: careful consideration is given to whether there is a real risk to the Aggrieved and they need protection from an Order.
The Police may apply for a Protection Order or parties can apply for a Protection Order themselves. If you want to make your own Application for a Protection Order, contact our team and we’ll talk you through the process.
If you have been accused of committing family violence and have been served with a Police Protection Order or an Application for a Protection Order, it is important to obtain legal advice early, and to attend the Court when directed. The making of a Protection Order may impact your employment or citizenship.
If a Protection Order has been made against you, it is important that you follow the terms of the Order. If you do not follow the terms of the Order criminal penalties may apply. Criminal penalties may impact your employment or citizenship.
Family Violence – Parenting Arrangements
When determining appropriate arrangements for children, protecting children from experiencing or being exposed to family violence, is a vital consideration that is taken seriously by experienced family lawyers and the Court.
If you have experienced family violence or you and/or your children are at risk of experiencing family violence, let us know so that we can help make parenting arrangements to protect you and/or your children.
If you’re going through a separation or divorce and would like to know more about how we can make it right for you, contact us today.
If you ever feel that you are in immediate danger of physical violence, we strongly recommend that you contact the Police by contacting 000.
