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Family Violence

What family violence is and how it affects others. How the Courts deal with family violence.

Child abuse allegations
Courts’ responsibilities by law where there is risk of child abuse or family violence; also the Family Court’s Magellan case management approach.

Family violence orders
State/territory family violence orders and how these are considered under the Family Law Act.

Family violence strategy
The Family Violence Strategy sets out the Courts’ commitment to address family violence when it is an issue for court clients.

Personal safety
The Courts’ policies on personal safety and what you must do if you have concerns or fears.

The Family Law Act and family violence
Information on the various sections of the Family Law Act that refer to family violence.

The effects of family violence on children
The effects family violence can have on children's lives and their physical and emotional development.

What is family violence
Definitions by law and the Courts’ approaches to family violence.

Where to get help
Contact information for community organisations.

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