Domestic violence lawyers in Brisbane and Logan
A domestic violence matter can affect where you live, who you can contact, your relationship with your children and whether you need to attend court. Getting advice early can help you understand the documents, the conditions being requested and what you need to do next.
R.A. Solicitors assists people applying for protection, responding to domestic violence applications and dealing with alleged breaches across South East Queensland.
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You need protection from domestic violence
Police have applied for an order
You have received a court application
A temporary order has been made
You want to respond to an application
You need to change an existing order
You have been accused of breaching an order
The matter also affects your children or family law case
How our domestic violence lawyers can help
Domestic violence matters can involve police, court hearings, contact restrictions and urgent decisions about your home or children.
Protection order applications
We can help you apply for a domestic violence order and explain what information the Court may need to consider.
Responding to an application
If an application has been made against you, we can explain the allegations, the conditions being sought and your options for responding.
Temporary protection orders
We can advise you about a temporary order, how long it applies and what you must do while the matter is waiting to be decided.
Consent without admissions
We can explain what it means to agree to an order without admitting the allegations and whether that option may be suitable for your circumstances.
Police applications
If police have applied for an order, issued a notice or taken other protective action, we can explain the documents and the next stage of the matter.
Order variations
We can assist with applications to change the people named, the conditions imposed or other parts of an existing order.
Cross applications
Where both people have made applications, we can help you understand how the matters may be dealt with and prepare your position.
Breach charges
An alleged breach of a domestic violence order or police direction may lead to criminal charges. We can advise and represent you throughout the matter.
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Understand the cost of the next stage
The cost of a domestic violence matter depends on whether you are applying for an order or responding to one, the number of court appearances and whether the application is contested.
We will explain the likely work and cost of the next stage before we begin. R.A. Solicitors is also a preferred supplier of Legal Aid Queensland and can discuss whether funding may be available for your matter. Legal Aid Queensland decides whether an application is approved.
Know which conditions apply to you
A domestic violence order can include conditions about behaviour, contact, approaching a person or returning to a home. Children, relatives or other people may also be named on an order.
Read every condition carefully. Even when an order is made through a civil proceeding, breaching its conditions can lead to a criminal charge. The Court may also make a temporary order while the main application is being decided.
Who you may contact
Whether you can return home
How the order affects your children
Collecting personal belongings
Contact required under parenting arrangements
Conditions imposed by police
What counts as a breach
Applying to change the order
A clear starting point for your matter
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Tell us what has happened
Let us know who made the application, whether police are involved and what has happened since the complaint was made.
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Send us the documents
Provide the application, temporary order, police notice and details of any upcoming court date.
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Speak with the right lawyer
We will connect you with a team member who handles domestic violence matters and can review the immediate issues.
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Understand your options
We will explain the conditions, the ways you may respond and the likely cost of the next stage.
Regular experience in domestic violence matters
Duty lawyer experience
Our team regularly undertakes domestic violence duty lawyer work in Magistrates Courts across South East Queensland.
Criminal and family law knowledge
Domestic violence matters can overlap with criminal charges and parenting disputes. Our work across these areas helps us identify the wider issues that may need attention.
A long-serving team
Several team members have been with the firm for more than a decade, giving clients more continuity as their matter progresses.
Offices across South East Queensland
We meet clients at our Beenleigh, Logan Central and Ipswich offices, and act for people throughout Logan, Brisbane, Ipswich and the Gold Coast.
Domestic violence FAQs
The information on this page is general in nature and does not take account of your circumstances. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as a substitute for advice about your own matter.