Domestic Violence and Protection in Sydney
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Facing family violence? We help you access protection fast — with strength, clarity and legal support in Sydney.
Domestic Violence and Protection in Sydney
Facing family violence? We help you access protection fast — with strength, clarity and legal support in Sydney.
1000 + Reviews
Legal support you can trust when your safety is at stake.
Family law advice for your next step
Discuss divorce, parenting and property questions with the Jameson Law team. Contact us to explain your situation and ask how we can assist.
Client-Focused Divorce Solutions
Tell us what matters to you and your family. Ask about the options, documents and next steps relevant to your circumstances.
Speak with our family law team
Contact our team with your family law enquiry. We can discuss availability, the consultation process and costs before you decide how to proceed.
Arrange a family law consultation
Request a consultation to discuss your situation. Ask about availability, fees and what to prepare before your appointment.
Family law advice for your next step
Discuss divorce, parenting and property questions with the Jameson Law team. Contact us to explain your situation and ask how we can assist.
Client-Focused Divorce Solutions
Tell us what matters to you and your family. Ask about the options, documents and next steps relevant to your circumstances.
Speak with our family law team
Contact our team with your family law enquiry. We can discuss availability, the consultation process and costs before you decide how to proceed.
Arrange a family law consultation
Protecting You When It Matters Most
No one should ever feel unsafe in their own home. Whether you’re experiencing threats, emotional abuse, or physical violence, you have the right to live free from fear. At My Divorce Lawyers, we provide urgent, compassionate legal support for individuals and families in Sydney facing domestic and family violence.
We understand how overwhelming it is to take the first step — but you’re not alone. We’ll help you understand your rights, apply for protection, and regain control of your future with clarity and legal strength.
Navigating Family Violence with Strength and Support
Family and domestic violence doesn’t always leave visible marks. It includes emotional abuse, coercive control, threats, and financial manipulation. If you are feeling unsafe, uncertain or silenced — you are not alone.
At My Divorce Lawyers, we support people across Sydney experiencing or responding to family violence. Whether you need to apply for protection, defend an unfair order, or resolve parenting matters involving violence, we provide clear, compassionate legal guidance tailored to your needs.
What is Domestic Violence Under Australian Law?
Under NSW law, domestic violence includes:
Physical assault or injury
Emotional, psychological or verbal abuse
Threats, stalking, intimidation
Sexual abuse or coercion
Financial control or restricting access to money
Destroying property or harming pets
Isolating a person from friends, family, or support
It can happen between intimate partners, former spouses, family members, or carers. The Family Law Act recognises a broad range of abusive behaviours — not just physical harm.
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Key Points:
Domestic violence includes emotional, psychological, sexual and financial abuse.
You do not need to prove physical harm to request legal protection.
ADVOs can protect adults, children, and others living in your household.
You can seek help even while still living with the person.
Breaching an ADVO is a criminal offence.
Protection Through Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs)
An Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) is a court order designed to protect someone from a person they fear will be violent, abusive or threatening. The order sets conditions restricting that person’s behaviour.
ADVOs can:
Prevent a person from approaching or contacting you
Ban them from your home, work or school
Prohibit possession of weapons or firearms
Prohibit harassment or intimidation
Protect children and others in your household
We assist with:
Applying for private ADVOs
Urgent protection through the court
Defending against AVOs (if you’ve been wrongly accused)
Modifying or removing existing orders
Coordinating parenting arrangements around AVOs
Parenting and Domestic Violence
Domestic violence directly impacts parenting disputes. If family violence is alleged or proven, the Court must consider how this affects the child’s safety and wellbeing.
We help with:
Parenting plans where there is a history of violence
Supervised visitation agreements
Urgent parenting orders in unsafe environments
Responding to AVOs that affect child contact
Negotiating safe and enforceable parenting arrangements
FCFCOA – Parenting and Family Violence
Responding to an AVO
If you’ve been served with an ADVO, you must act quickly. AVOs can affect:
Your job
Child custody and visitation
Firearm licences
Immigration and visa status
We provide legal defence for those who:
Believe the AVO was filed unfairly
Have been falsely accused
Are facing mutual or retaliatory allegations
Want to challenge or vary the terms of an ADVO
Are navigating parenting and AVOs at once
What We Can Help You With
Private ADVO applications and urgent court protection
Advice on whether to contest or agree to an AVO
Parenting orders when family violence is involved
Modifying or withdrawing existing AVOs
Coordinating AVOs with divorce or custody proceedings
Safety planning, relocation, and trauma-informed support
Why Choose My Divorce Lawyers?
We act quickly in urgent cases We protect adults and children We support both victims and those defending allegations We have extensive experience in Sydney courts Our team works with empathy, professionalism and discretion
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about the divorce process, legal rights, and next steps.
No. You can apply privately, and we can help with the paperwork and process. https://www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au/Pages/representing/lawassist_avos/lawassist_avos.aspx
Yes. You can apply for protection even if you still live in the same home.
Yes. The court will consider all protection orders when making decisions about children. https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/fl/children/parenting
Yes. We can apply to vary, revoke or appeal an ADVO under the right circumstances.
Yes. A breach can lead to criminal charges and jail. You should report breaches to police immediately.
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Expert Legal Support When You Need It Most
Reach out to our team for professional guidance on your divorce and family law matters. We’re here to help you take the next step with confidence.
