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Understanding Domestic Violence Orders (DVOs) in Queensland
At Smith Criminal Law, we specialise in Domestic Violence offences. We have extensive experience representing both the aggrieved party and those responding to allegations.
Our experienced lawyers know and understand the legal, emotional and practical complexities that go along with such situations.
A Domestic Violence Order (DVO) is an order made by the Court to stop someone (the Respondent) from committing violence towards the aggrieved party.
A DVO can be tailored by the Court to suit the circumstances.
It may include orders to stop the Respondent from:
Approaching the aggrieved at home or work
Being within a certain distance of the aggrieved
Contacting the aggrieved by phone, SMS or social media
Approaching friends or relatives of the aggrieved
Staying in a home shared or previously shared with the aggrieved.
Our legal team can assist with:
- Lodging documentation to obtain a Domestic Violence Order (DVO).
- Lodging an application to vary an existing DVO in which you are the protected party.
- Legal advice if the police have applied for a DVO on your behalf.
- Legal advice or representation if an individual has named you as a Respondent on a DVO.
- Legal advice and representation if the police have lodged a DVO in which you are named the Respondent.
- Legal advice relating to custody issues where a DVO is in place.
- Legal advice and representation for breaching a DVO in which you are named as the Respondent.
We understand that the implementation of a Domestic Violence Order will have significant impacts on both parties, as well as any children or other family members involved.
At Smith Criminal Law, our experienced lawyers will take the time to understand the details of your situation in order to establish the best ways to apply the law to your case.