How to apply for a domestic violence order

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• How can this guide help me?
• What can I do if I need help urgently?
• What is domestic and family violence?
• Who does the law protect?
• What is a domestic violence order?
• How do I apply for a domestic violence order?
• Preparing your own application
• What happens at the first court appearance?
• What happens at a contested hearing?
• What orders can be made by the court?
• Making the order work
• Sample documents and forms
• Legal words and phrases explained
• Where to go for help

Disclaimer:  This guide is intended to provide you with information only. If you have a legal problem, you should get legal advice from a lawyer. Legal Aid Queensland believes the information provided is accurate as at January 2021 and does not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions.