A restraint order is a Court order that tells someone they will be charged if they do certain things. It acts as a strong warning to stop someone doing something that is harmful to another person.
Family Violence during COVID-19
While COVID-19 is increasing the pressures of families and couples, the law is clear that wherever there is violence or abuse between intimate partners or ex-partners it is “family violence.”
Family violence – what’s the law?
This video story provides legal information about family violence for people in all states and territories except the Northern Territory and Western Australia. It is the part of a series of videos about the law for people who have recently arrived in Australia.
Family law
This video gives an overview of some important issues when using the services of the Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania in family law disputes.
Family violence
This video will give an overview of family violence and the options available to you if you or someone you know is the victim of family violence.
Fact sheet – Family violence
Overview of Family Violence Act 2004, including family violence orders, police family violence orders, police powers of arrest and detention, factors affecting bail and sentencing.
Just Healthy Families
For Lawyers has information about the Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania's guidelines, Civil Disbursement Fund (CDF), reviewing refusals of aid and how to apply for aid on behalf of your client. It contains links to many useful online legal resources including the Referral List which is our online directory of community organisations.
Fact sheet – Best Interests of the child
The law looks to the “best interests of the child” when a couple with children separate. The “best interests” relate to a child’s safety - to make sure a child is protected from physical or psychological harm, abuse, neglect and family violence. If you have separated from your partner and you have children the law ensures that the plans you and your ex make are good for your children.