Domestic Violence Lawyer Sunshine Coast

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Domestic Violence Lawyers Maroochydore

Keeping you safe

Everyone has the right to live without fear of violence or abuse. If there is violence or you or your children have been threatened, get help from the police. Call 000 if you think you’re in danger or call our office for more information on how our DV lawyers can help.

If you’re experiencing domestic violence, you can:

apply for a domestic violence protection order
apply for an urgent temporary protection order
ask the police to charge the person being violent.
Get legal advice from our domestic violence lawyers in Maroochydore, Buderim and Caloundra

What is domestic violence?

Domestic violence behaviour includes when another person you’re in a relationship with:

is physically or sexually abusive to you
is emotionally or psychologically abusive to you
is economically abusive to you
is threatening to you
is coercive, or
controls or dominates you and causes you to fear for your safety or wellbeing or that of someone else.

Do I need legal advice?

You may need legal advice if:

you or your children are at risk of domestic or family violence or abuse
you need help to work out a plan to leave a relationship safely
you want to apply for a domestic violence protection order
someone has applied for a domestic violence protection order against you
you have been issued with a police protection notice
police have made an application for a domestic violence protection order against you or your partner
you want to change a domestic violence protection order
you had to leave your home because of violence but your name is still on the lease
you had an order interstate or overseas and want to register it in Queensland
you have been asked to attend family dispute resolution but have concerns for your safety.

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I just finished a stressful and lengthy custody matter. I initially started with a different lawyer, but right before final hearing she dropped me as client due to a difference of opinion. So I was feeling super stressed and anxious about going forward. But upon meeting with Dianne I instantly felt at ease, Dianne showed me kindness and compassion and really fought for myself and my family. We were able to get the best possible outcome and now I'm looking forward to putting all of this behind me and enjoying a more positive future. I can't recommend Dianne more highly she really is an amazing lawyer and a wonderful person.

Knowing I needed to find someone who could help me with my family court matters was quite stressful to say the least. I was worried about how much it would cost, would they do the work I needed and all of the usual worries that come with finding a Lawyer. I was lucky enough to come across Luke from Shanahan’s Lawyers. From the first time I emailed him, I had all of my questions answered- he was very helpful, informative and polite. Luke explained the process and was upfront with costs (which were fixed). I felt like nothing was too much of a bother. I’ve had a wonderful experience dealing with them and would highly recommend Luke from Shanahans Lawyers.

A Great warm welcoming firm that were exceptionally professional in the introduction of my family case.

I have faith in and really believe a result will finally be made for my family after a long 7 year wait of previous devastating failures.

Through their family law Sunshine Coast services, Shanahan Family Law believes in giving everyone a head start. The passionate staff at Shanahan Family Law is committed to bringing you a better life with their extensive experience in law. Contact our Maroochydore office for an initial consultation.