Domestic Violence
If you are experiencing domestic violence, it is important to have it addressed without delay. There is an array of legal resources that can help you with your safety over the longer term.
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How our family lawyers can help with domestic violence
Domestic Violence Orders
A domestic violence order is an official document produced by a judge in a court to prevent acts of domestic violence or threats.
Child Protection and Safety
The best interests of you and your child are our top priority. We will support you at all times through this difficult period.
We can help you with domestic violence matters
Forge Legal’s family lawyers have represented men and women for over 20 years affected by domestic violence matters, we understand it is not about which gender you are it is about domestic violence.
Frequently asked questions
- Physically or sexually abusive;
- Emotionally or psychologically abusive;
- Economically abusive;
- Threatening;
- Coercive;
- In any other way controls or dominates your life; or
- Causes you to fear for your safety or the safety of another such as a child
Our award-winning family lawyers
Hayley Kennedy
Hayley delivers expert legal advice across all areas of Family Law and Wills and Estates, also providing advice in many areas of Property Law, Civil Disputes and Criminal Law.
Tracey McMillan
Tracey is direct and strategic but compassionate. Tracey goes the extra mile and genuinely takes each of her matters to heart, treating them as if she were representing her own family.
Cameron Martin
Cameron is a passionate family lawyer and gets great satisfaction from assisting his clients through and after separation. He also practices in domestic violence, criminal and traffic law.
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