Lagom Family Law act for a range of clients where family violence is relevant to their matter

 

The Court recognises that there is a close connection between the breakdown of a family and instances of family violence. The safety of our clients and their children are our highest priority.


If you need to attend Court it can be frightening without the added concern of family violence. We are particularly in tune to supporting such clients through this process by linking client's in with services offered by the Court to ensure their safety when attending Court events.

Examples of conduct that may constitute family violence are:

  • Physical assault

  • Sexual assault or other sexually abusive behaviour

  • Stalking

  • Repeated derogatory taunts

  • Intentionally damaging or destroying property

  • Intentionally causing death or injury to an animal

  • Unreasonably denying the family member the financial autonomy that he or she would otherwise have had

  • Unreasonably withholding financial support needed to meet the reasonable living expenses of the family member, or his or her child, at a time when the family member is entirely or predominantly dependent on the person for financial support

  • Preventing the family member from making or keeping connections with his or her family, friends or culture

  • Unlawfully depriving the family member, or any member of the family member’s family, of his or her liberty

Both parties have an obligation to shield children from the risk and exposure to family violence.

At Lagom Family Law, we are professional in our approach and endeavour to remain objective and empathetic when matters involve family violence. It is important to obtain specialist advice as family violence can impact your parenting and, in some circumstances, your property settlement.

We can assist you if you are involved in Local Court Proceedings or Apprehended Domestic Violence matters.

If you or your family are in any immediate danger or harm, we urge you to contact the your nearest Police station or telephone 000.

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Lagom Family Law pride ourselves on delivering bespoke, considered and personally tailored planning for our clients in all aspects of their family law matter including separation, parenting arrangements, property settlements, child support, divorce, mediation, Court applications as well as collaborative matters.

We aim to provide expert advice in a respectful, approachable, ethical and affordable manner to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

If your matter is urgent then please contact us on +61 2 8379 1835 and we’ll endeavour to speak to you right away.

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