Who Can Apply for a Domestic Violence Order?

Who Can Apply for a Domestic Violence Order?


AITKEN WHYTE LAWYERS BRISBANE

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Domestic Violence Order Application

Applications for domestic violence orders can be made by:

  • A person who alleges that domestic violence has been committed against them;
  • An authorised person on such a person’s behalf; or
  • A police officer.

A police officer can apply for a domestic violence order even if both parties do not want such an order imposed.

If you are applying for a domestic violence order, or an order has been applied for naming you as the respondent, call Aitken Whyte Lawyers Brisbane on 07 3229 4459 to speak to a professional solicitor, or follow the links below for more information on Domestic Violence.

Further Information

Our Brisbane lawyers have answered some common questions below:

What Is Domestic Violence in Australia?

Who Can Apply for A Domestic Violence Order?

Who Is the Aggrieved and Who Is the Respondent? Who Else Can the Order Include?

When Will the Court Grant an Application for A Domestic Violence Order?

What Conditions Does A Domestic Violence Order Impose?

What Options Does A Respondent to An Application for A Domestic Violence Order Have?

What Is A Temporary Protection Order (TPO)?

How Long Does A Domestic Violence Order Last?

Can You Apply to Vary A Domestic Violence Order?

What Happens If You Breach A Domestic Violence Order?

What If You Have Family Court Orders or Proceedings Before the Family Law Courts?

Will A Domestic Violence Order Revoke Your Weapons Licence?

Should You Consider Written Parenting Arrangements?

What Is the Offence of Choking, Suffocation, Or Strangulation in A Domestic Setting?

Office Location and Contact Details

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