Protection Orders play a central role in safeguarding the well-being and safety of victims of domestic violence. These Court orders are designed to protect victims of domestic violence from further harm or abuse and if these orders are breached by the violent party they can result in a Police charges. These orders are a crucial tool or ensuring the safety and security of those who have experienced physical, emotion, or psychological abuse within intimate relationships, family settings, or close living arrangements. When a protection order is in place the abuser is unable to have contact with the protected persons without their consent.
Individuals seeking a protection order can apply to the Family Court for these on an urgent basis. It is important that an application the Family Court is made soon after the abuse takes place as a material delay in making the application can lessen the chances of obtaining an urgent protection order.
Temporary protection orders are in place for a period of three months. If they are not defended within this time frame the order becomes final and is in place indefinitely.
On the other side of the equation the reality is that at times protection orders are obtained on questionable evidence. It is important in these circumstances that the respondent of a protection order defends the order being made final, particularly when there are children involved as if a protection order is in place this can affect the care and contact you have with your children.
A Family Court Judge can determine when the evidence is contested if there should be a protection order in place or not.
