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Domestic Violence
APPLICATIONS CAN BE MADE BY THE QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE ON BEHALF OF AN INDIVIDUAL OR BY AN INDIVIDUAL WHO FEELS AGGRIEVED OR UNSAFE.
Understanding Domestic Violence Orders (DVOs)
A Domestic Violence Order (DVO) is a legal order issued to protect a person from domestic violence. Applications can be made by:
Queensland Police Service (QPS)
Police may apply for a protection order where officers believe a person requires immediate legal protection from domestic violence.
Individuals
An individual may personally apply for a protection order if they believe domestic violence has occurred or is likely to occur.
Violations of DVOs are criminal offences that can result in penalties, including imprisonment.
How We Assist Clients
Our services for domestic violence matters include:
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Advising clients on their rights and available protections
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Assisting with the application for or response to a DVO
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Representing clients in court proceedings
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Negotiating arrangements for child protection and safety
We provide compassionate, professional support while navigating the complex legal system, ensuring that our clients’ safety and legal rights are paramount.
Comprehensive Domestic Violence Advice
Creevey Horrell Lawyers has considerable experience in representing both applicants and respondents in domestic violence proceedings. It is quite common for an application of this nature to have a considerable impact on your life, whether you are responding to the application or applying for an order.
Proceedings of this nature can impact on other types of proceedings an individual may be facing, for example parenting proceedings in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.
If you feel as though you require additional protection by making an application for a domestic violence order, or should you be required to respond to a domestic violence order, please contact our dedicated team of lawyers so that we can provide you with comprehensive advice as to the most appropriate way to proceed.