Family Law | Domestic & Family Violence

Domestic & Family Violence Lawyers

Multiple Office Locations

Sydney, NSW, ACT & WA

Multilingual Lawyers

24/7 access

50+ years of collective experience

Multiple Office Locations

Sydney, NSW, ACT & WA

Multilingual Lawyers

24/7 access

50+ years of collective experience

Domestic and family violence is any type of behaviour that coerces, controls or causes a family member to be afraid. Domestic and family violence can have a traumatic and devastating impact on spouses and children. Importantly, not all family violence includes physical violence. It can take many forms, such as sexual violence and coercion, emotional abuse, financial abuse, spiritual abuse or cultural abuse.

In matters of family violence, Lionheart Lawyers act on behalf of victims, applying for legal protections and court orders to protect against further risks of domestic or family violence. This can also include seeking appropriate parenting and/or property orders from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

Legal Advice for Victims of Family Violence

Family and domestic violence is described in Section 4AB of the Family Law Act 1975 as an act of violence, threatening or similar negative behaviour by a person who is trying to control a family member and thus, causes the family member to be fearful.

If family violence is perpetuated in a relationship and the parties involved are going through a separation, we can assist the victim in particular to apply for restraints or injunctions to protect them from further acts of violence or intimidation. This can include applications and amendments of parenting orders and/or property orders on behalf of the victim.

Parenting and Property Orders Resulting from Family Violence

If you are a victim of family violence, you can apply for certain parenting and/or property orders to protect yourself and children from further harm. These orders can be obtained from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

Our experienced family lawyers can assist you with:

Initiating legal proceedings;
Appearing on your behalf in Court;
Liaising with third-party consultants and authorities;
Negotiating and mediating outcomes on your behalf; and
Making an application to the Court for appropriate parenting or property adjustment orders.

In particular, our expert family lawyers can assist with:

Obtaining exclusive occupation of the family home for a spouse party and the children who are at risk of ongoing exposure to family violence;
Obtaining injunctions and restraints stopping a party from continuing with the abusive or violent conduct;
Obtaining appropriate time spend parenting orders, including supervised time, to avoid the children being placed at an unacceptable risk of harm or being subjected to physical or psychological harm, abuse or neglect; and
Seeking property adjustment orders in favour of a party to a marriage who has experienced a course of violent conduct making their contributions to the marriage significantly more difficult than they ought to have been;
Seeking a greater share of the marital asset pool so that you and your children are not unduly disadvantaged financially due to the family violence that has occurred.

Visit us at one of our multiple office locations or take advantage of our free call service to get some initial advice.

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Our premium legal services are delivered by a team of highly qualified and personable professionals with more than 50 years of collective experience.

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[Charbel] is highly knowledgeable, professional and very client service focused and made the entire process go smoothly and kept me informed every step of the way. Charbel, thank you for your excellent service and guidance and for giving me a sense of peace throughout the most stressful part of my life. I am forever grateful!!

One of the best law firms in Australia, Lionheart Lawyers 👍 continually provides clients with excellent services. Wonderful team of professionals to deal with from office support to solicitors. Always has a quick response time, and good advice. Incredibly impressed and will be sure to use again in the future. Majed and Julina Thank you so much for your amazing help!

I had a very good experience with Lionheart Lawyers. They pursued my motor vehicle accident case. Majed and Julina really assisted me throughout my case; they constantly made me feel comfortable and were always going above and beyond to help in any way while achieving the best outcome. Both him and Julina, along with the team at Lionheart, were constantly professional, kind and supportive throughout the whole process. I 100% recommend.

Lionheart are the best legal team you can have on your side. They have been our legal firm for over 7 years. The team are very good at what they do, we trust them with all legal issues big or small and for all legal advice which is always motivated by our best interest.There isn't another legal firm that will work for you as hard and with your best interest at heart as these guys. Thanks to Charbel and Nazih and team!

Lionheart Lawyers were excellent. From the very start I knew I was finally working with the best. Charbel Azzi and his team including Judiel Garcia were on top of every matter and providing the best advice. My case was a very complex case and the team used both great legal knowledge and expertise but also were able to 'think outside of the square'. I will be recommending them to friends and family. I felt totally supported throughout the legal process.

In a time of my life where it was the most challenging, stressful moments I would always feel better after speaking to Nazih, Judiel and Christie who always had patience with me and they would always explain and updated me on how my case was going. I am so thankful and appreciate everything the team has done for myself and my children. They are more than a business they have a genuine care where they will do their best and have the most upmost morals and fairness.

Thank you Charbel for navigating our highly complex and multifaceted matter from beginning to end, with skill, professionalism and empathy. Your personal attention to the details and nuance and your guidance throughout made an invaluable difference. A huge commendation to Bonnie as well for her diligence and hard work.

Lionheart lawyers exceptional handling of my case resulted in a victorious outcome Charbel and Judiel's expertise, dedication and strategic approach exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended for legal representation. Highly recommended.

I am extremely pleased with the service from Lionheart Lawyers, from the first time I met the team in the office to the way I was treated was truly professional. The team responded to my every query promptly and worked very hard to achieve the best outcome and leave no stone unturned in there pursuit for justice and the rights of the client. The team make you feel so comfortable at every stage and explain things very well so you understand your case and you can make the best decisions moving forward.

This group, especially the principal are very good. One of the best I have ever met. Charbel and his team did a very good job for me. I just relaxed as I knew my case was in safe hands. He is a thorough lawyer and will leave no stones unturned. The opponents shiver when he is on. Highly recommended. Nominal fee. Very satisfied client.

From start to finish Majed Issa & his team were excellent & highly professional. Majed gave sound, honest and open advice which left me feeling extremely comfortable & I always new where my case was at. Majed’s communication was amazing & he always responded in a timely manner & quite often he contacted me after business hours to make sure I received any updates or a response to my questions. I truly felt a genuine care & understanding which goes along way!

Charbel Azzi and his colleagues left no stone unturned in ensuring the best result for my situation. Thank you for all your help and I have no hesitation in recommending your practice.

Excellent service and extremely professional, I can't thank the team at Lionheart Lawyers for all their professional support and assistance in delivering exceptional client service. Highly recommend!

Charbel Azzi

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Domestic & Family Violence Lawyers

Legal Advice for Victims of Family Violence

Parenting and Property Orders Resulting from Family Violence

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We’ll Fight for You

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