What do I do if a family member is arrested by police? By Ward Keller | January 2025 Author | Partner, James Stuchbery Having a family member arrested by Police is a stressful experience. It is natural to feel upset, angry, confused and helpless, but there is no doubt your family member will be best…
Domestic Violence Orders can be made by a court in Australia for a period of time that they deem to be appropriate. This decision will be influenced by the risk factors involved, the Application itself and the age of any children listed as protected persons on the Application. The most common length of time that…
The imposition of a domestic violence order (DVO) against perpetrators of family violence is an important tool available to police and the Court to combat the presence of a growing social problem. There has been a strong focus in the media in recent years and the Northern Territory Government have recently appointed the first Minister…
Do I have to participate in an interview with Police if I get arrested? The short answer is No. Let’s look at this more closely. If you get arrested, there are probably many thoughts and emotions you will encounter. There might be anger, shock or disappointment initially. You might also think of how you can…
