Domestic Violence Lawyer

Domestic violence can affect people from many different backgrounds and circumstances. At ReesLaw, our compassionate domestic violence lawyers provide Toowoomba clients with clear legal advice, support and representation during a stressful time.

Our team can assist with Protection Order Applications, Domestic Violence Summons, Temporary Protection Orders, breaches of existing Orders and related family law concerns. We provide advice for people seeking protection as well as those responding to an Application.

With more than 38 years of legal experience, our team provides practical assistance tailored to the circumstances of each case.

Our lawyers understand how difficult this process can be and work to protect each client’s interests while keeping their wellbeing at the centre of our advice.

Experienced Domestic Violence Lawyers in Toowoomba

Domestic violence can involve a wide range of behaviours, including:

• Physical violence, such as hitting or punching;
• Threats to harm you, your relatives or your friends;
• Damage to your property;
• Intimidation or behaviour that causes fear;
• Verbal or emotional abuse, including yelling, name calling, criticism or behaviour that makes you feel worthless; or
• Harassment, such as repeated following, phone calls, text messages or emails.

You may be able to seek protection from domestic violence by applying to the Court for a Protection Order. A Protection Order may apply where the person committing the violence has been in a domestic relationship with you, such as a spouse, de facto partner or former partner. If the person is not in a domestic relationship with you, it may be more appropriate to apply for a Peace and Good Behaviour Order.

Once a Protection Order Application is filed with the Court, the person accused of domestic violence will be served with the Application and a Court date will be set. At the first Court date, the Court may make a Temporary Protection Order that remains in place until a Final Order is made or the matter is otherwise resolved. If the person accused opposes the Protection Order Application, the Court may list the matter for a hearing where both parties give evidence and a Magistrate decides whether an Order should be made.

A Court will only make a Protection Order if it is satisfied that domestic violence has occurred and that an Order is necessary or desirable to protect the affected person.

A Protection Order is usually made for five years. If you still feel unsafe near the expiry of the Order, or if there has been a breach, you may be able to apply to have it extended.

We have considerable experience in assisting clients who wish to take out Protection Orders. We also advise and represent people who have had Protection Order Applications made against them. If you are involved in either situation, or have questions about domestic violence law, contact one of our experienced lawyers.

Trusted Domestic Violence Legal Support in Toowoomba

At ReesLaw, we understand that no two domestic violence matters are the same, so we take the time to work closely with each client. This allows our legal team to understand the circumstances of your case and tailor our advice and representation accordingly.

When you need advice from a domestic violence lawyer in Toowoomba, call ReesLaw on 07 4632 8484.