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Domestic Violence Defence Lawyers Cairns
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Protecting Rights in DVO Applications and Breaches
Engaging an experienced legal representative for Domestic Violence matters can dramatically affect the outcome.
When domestic violence allegations or protection orders arise, the legal consequences are immediate and profoundly personal. In Queensland, these laws are strictly enforced, and police view them very seriously.
We provide expert, sensitive, and confidential representation, whether you are the aggrieved seeking protection or the respondent defending against an order. E&H Law ensures your rights and interests are protected from the very first contact.
Understanding Domestic Violence Laws
Domestic violence is defined as behaviour by a person towards another person (with whom the first person is in a relevant relationship) that is:
- Physically, sexually, emotionally, psychologically or economically abusive,
- Threatening or coercive,
- In any other way controls or dominates the second person and causes the second person to fear for the second person’s safety or wellbeing or that of someone else.
The Critical Difference Between Civil and Criminal
The court has the power to make orders that prohibit certain conduct (e.g., having no contact with the aggrieved or attending their place of residence). The making of a domestic violence protection order is simply a civil process, not criminal.
However, breaching the order will attract criminal sanctions, including terms of imprisonment. Early and expert legal advice is critical to understanding these orders and the severe consequences of a breach.
Defence and Representation for DVO Matters
We are uniquely positioned to represent both parties in a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) application, ensuring that rights are protected across the board:
- Defence for the Respondent: We represent the person against whom an order is being sought. The making of an order, even if civil, can have serious consequences on your living arrangements, employment, and future contact with family.
- Representation for the Aggrieved: We represent the person who is seeking the protection of an order, ensuring their application is accurately presented and their safety is prioritised.
Should you receive an application for a Domestic Violence Protection Order, it is important that you contact us immediately.
Court Locations We Attend
While our focus is Cairns, our experience extends across Queensland. We regularly appear in courts across the state, ensuring you have the same high-quality representation, no matter your location:
Far North QLD: Cairns, Bamaga, Thursday Island, Innisfail, Atherton, Mareeba, Mossman, Cooktown, Tully.
Central & South QLD: Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Bowen, Bundaberg, Sunshine Coast, and Brisbane.
