The factsheets’ release is timely given it’s also Domestic Violence Prevention Month.
Legal Aid Queensland’s Principal Lawyer, Family Law Services, Fionna Fairbrother, said the factsheets were developed to help people write an affidavit for a domestic violence protection order and how best to prepare to represent themselves in court.
“These factsheets make it easier for people who don’t have legal representation to write their own affidavits and prepare for their day in court,” Ms Fairbrother said.
“Our Completing an Affidavit factsheets take a back-to-basics approach to explain legal terminology in plain English.
“These factsheets guide people through the process of writing their own affidavits and also explain the timing and processes for lodging these documents and what happens next.”
Ms Fairbrother said the factsheets are available for all people – whether they’re taking action against someone, or whether they’re responding to action taken against them.
Legal Aid Queensland’s Representing yourself at your domestic and family violence application hearing explains what a domestic and family violence protection order is, who it protects and what people need to prove to obtain an order.
Ms Fairbrother said this factsheet provides people with information about preparing for and going to a hearing.
“These factsheets have been written to provide people with tools to help with their court appearance.
“They are written in plain language and take a step-by-step approach to help people through the process.
“For people who have received legal advice, the factsheets can help to reinforce the information they’ve been given by a lawyer.”
Ms Fairbrother said the factsheets are available at the Legal Aid Queensland website for download.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, contact Legal Aid Queensland on 1300 651 188 or visit our website www.legalaid.qld.gov.au. Legal Aid Queensland offers a range of services for people experiencing domestic violence, including the domestic violence duty lawyer service, free legal advice and representation for some domestic violence matters.
If you or your children are at immediate risk, call the police. In an emergency call 000.
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Last updated 6 June 2019