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FAMILY VIOLENCE

The breakdown of a relationship can be exacerbated if you and your children are also suffering from domestic violence at the hands of your partner or previous partner.

In these circumstances, you may seek the assistance of police who may then apply for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) on your behalf, or apply for an ADVO yourself by seeking the assistance of a solicitor or a chamber magistrate at a local court.

An ADVO restrains the abusive person from being in the vicinity of the victim or harming the victim.

However, you may seek orders from the family court simultaneously to seeking orders in relation to the care of children of the relationship, which will restrain the other party from coming within a certain distance of your home or workplace, or restraining other behaviour on their part. If you are the victim of Domestic Violence immediate support and help is at hand by calling any of the following numbers:

Domestic Violence Helpline 1800 656 463
DOCS Domestic Violence Helpline 132111

This page is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for legal advice. If you wish to obtain specific advice and consult with one of our family law solicitors in regard to your situation please contact us on (02) 9344 2000 or send an email to family@kydonsegal.com.au.