Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is not just physical violence but can be threats to injure a person or animal, intimidation, verbal abuse. derogatory taunts, withholding of financial resources, sexual abuse, stalking, preventing a person keeping connections with their family and other controlling and threatening behaviour.

The presence of family or domestic violence impacts family law parenting and property matters.

The emotional stress and strain on separating couples can lead to an escalation of domestic violence issues which can have harmful effects on parents and children.

Arguments, physical assaults on others and the destruction of property, which occurs in the presence and hearing of children, constitutes child abuse.

The Courts aim to protect children and family members from harm resulting from domestic violence and abuse.

If you have concerns for yourself or other family members who may be impacted by domestic violence, please contact our office and speak with our Family Law lawyers Anita Vayanos or Louise Cassar on 02 9411-466.

Our Family Law Team have access to several referral services, including mediators and family counsellors who may be able to help you at this time.

If your matter is urgent and either you or your family are in immediate danger, then you should contact the police on Triple Zero: 000

The New South Wales Government Department of Communities and Justice website provide support for victims and their families.

Below is a table of government support services which may be of assistance to you or other family members.