Family violence extends beyond physical abuse and can include emotional abuse, psychological manipulation, financial abuse, intimidation, stalking, harassment and patterns of coercive or controlling behaviour. Allegations of family violence are highly relevant in Australian family law disputes and may significantly influence parenting arrangements, parental responsibility and the Court’s assessment of what is in a child’s best interests. They may also affect property settlement proceedings where family violence has impacted a party’s contributions, earning capacity or future needs.

Our experienced family lawyers advise clients on all aspects of family violence, including domestic violence related charges, Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs or AVOs), Family Violence Orders, urgent Court applications, DCJ intervention and proceedings before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

If you are experiencing family violence or coercive control, have been served with an ADVO, AVO, Family Violence Order, or require urgent advice about your family law matter, our experienced lawyers are here to help. We also represent clients who are the subject of unfounded allegations of abuse, family violence or coercive control, have been charged with a domestic violence related offence, or are responding to an application for an ADVO, AVO or Family Violence Order. At Gramelis Attorneys Family Lawyers, we provide strategic legal advice, strong advocacy and solutions tailored to your individual circumstances.

Contact our expert, family lawyers today to arrange a confidential consultation with one of our trauma-informed family lawyers and receive trusted legal guidance focused on protecting your rights, your reputation and your future.