Practice Area
Domestic Violence
Representation for aggrieved and respondents, expertise, and advice on intersections with family law orders, advocacy in hearings and appeals.
Overview
Domestic violence proceedings move quickly and carry serious consequences for parenting, property and personal safety. Whether you are applying for protection or responding to an application, early advice makes a material difference.
Trilogy Law Group represents aggrieved parties and respondents in domestic violence matters across Queensland. We advise on how domestic violence orders intersect with family law parenting and property orders, and we advocate for clients in hearings and appeals.
What we do
Domestic Violence services
Representation for aggrieved and respondents
Acting for applicants seeking protection and respondents defending applications, with a clear strategy from the outset.
Intersections with family law orders
Advising on how domestic violence proceedings affect parenting orders, property settlements and ongoing family law matters.
Advocacy in hearings
Preparing and appearing in Magistrates Court hearings for temporary and final protection orders.
Appeals
Reviewing decisions and advising on appeal options where the circumstances support it.
Urgent applications and variations
Assisting with urgent temporary protection orders and applications to vary or revoke existing orders.
Integrated family law advice
Coordinating domestic violence strategy with broader separation, parenting and property advice.
Why Trilogy
Expert advice. Collaborative attention.
Our senior lawyers personally lead every domestic violence matter. You speak with the lawyer making decisions on your file — not a rotation of juniors. From our office on Level 4, 80 Ann Street, we give Brisbane businesses and families clear advice, fixed fees where possible, and the disciplined process of a top-tier firm at boutique scale.
Common questions
Frequently asked
Do you act for both aggrieved and respondents?+
Yes. We represent applicants seeking protection and respondents defending applications, provided there is no conflict between the parties.
How quickly can a domestic violence matter be heard?+
Urgent temporary protection orders can often be listed within days. Final hearings are scheduled depending on court availability and the complexity of the matter.
Can a domestic violence order affect parenting arrangements?+
Yes. Domestic violence proceedings can intersect with family law parenting orders. We advise on both sets of proceedings so your position is consistent.
What if I need to vary or revoke an existing order?+
You can apply to the court to vary or revoke a domestic violence order if circumstances have changed. We assess whether the evidence supports the application.
Is what I tell you confidential?+
Yes. Communications with your lawyer are protected by legal professional privilege.
Trusted partners
Funding & Professional Affiliations
Funding options for eligible property settlements
Trilogy Law Group works with JustFund, a specialist litigation funder that may provide eligible clients with funding assistance for legal costs associated with property settlement matters.
Funding is subject to JustFund’s eligibility criteria, assessment and terms. Trilogy Law Group does not guarantee funding approval.
Professional affiliation