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Blog | Domestic Violence

Blog | Domestic Violence

How Domestic Violence affects Parental Responsibility

Child, Commonly Asked Questions, Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Application, Parent

A common question we are asked by our clients is how domestic violence affects parental responsibility (decision making) in relation to their children. Read on to learn more about the effect of domestic violence on the Court’s decision-making process....

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Top 10 Warning Signs of Narcissistic Abuse revealed

Domestic Violence, narcissistic abuse, What you need to know when you separate

Read on to learn the top warning signs of narcissistic abuse to look out for when in a relationship with a narcissist. What is Narcissistic Abuse and Narcissistic Personality Disorder? Narcissistic Abuse is a covert and insidious form of domestic violence where...

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Common mistakes made in an application for a domestic violence order

Domestic Violence

The process of filing an Application for a Domestic Violence Order (“DVO”) can be confusing and overwhelming when you do not have legal support. Read on to learn the basics when filing an application for a Domestic Violence order, the common mistakes people make when...

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Do’s and Don’ts when applying for a DVO to succeed

Domestic Violence

Are you wanting to file an application for a DVO? Read on to find out what a DVO is, how to file a DVO application, the criteria you must satisfy to be successful, and the Do’s and Don’ts when filing an application for a DVO to boost your chances of...

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How does a DVO affect parenting orders?

Child, Contravention of parenting orders, Domestic Violence, Parent

The nature of family law means that often parenting matters and domestic violence matters become intertwined. Being involved in multiple proceedings involving domestic violence and child custody can be confusing and stressful. The number one concern from clients that...

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