Domestic Violence

Domestic
Violence

Domestic violence is a serious issue that requires immediate attention. Our compassionate team on the Sunshine Coast and in Townsville provides legal advice and advocacy to help victims obtain the protection they need through Domestic Violence Orders (DVOs) and other legal remedies.

Domestic violence includes various forms of abuse, including physical, verbal, emotional, mental, and financial abuse. Pippa Colman Family Law is your trusted family law expert, providing comprehensive support to victims.

Discussing domestic violence can be challenging, but if you are a victim and fear that it may continue, you have options to protect yourself. You may be eligible to obtain a Domestic Violence Order (DVO), which can offer protection against violence from the abuser. Assistance in completing a DVO application is available from the police, staff at the local Magistrates Court, or from us, your solicitors. Additionally, there are support networks and referral services available on the Sunshine Coast and in Townsville, and we can help connect you to those services.

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We can assist with the following areas of Domestic and Family Violence:

  • We meet with clients to understand their situation and determine the necessity of a protection order;

  • We work with our clients to provide referrals to services that can assist with personalised safety planning, helping protect them and their families while the legal process is ongoing on the Sunshine Coast and in Townsville.

  • We can assist with the preparing and filing of an Application including affidavits and supporting documentation.

  • Assisting clients who have been served with an Application for Protection Order. 

  • We assist clients during protection order hearings presenting evidence and making legal arguments on their behalf, both for temporary protection orders and final protection orders. 

    • Assisting clients modify the terms of a protection order if circumstances change or if an Order is about to expire to ensure continued protection. 

Contact us today for personalised legal assistance tailored to your needs.