Tag: Domestic Violence and Family Law in Mackay

The issues of domestic violence in the family law breakdown are complicated and require detailed consideration. In this short piece, we can only give a very brief overview. In terms of the Court system, allegations of domestic violence can be dealt with in 2 different Courts, either the Mackay Magistrates Court or in the Federal and Family Court when it circuits to Mackay. In the Mackay Magistrates Court, the relevant law is the Domestic and Violence Protection Act. An application can be made for an order either by the Police or by the person who says they are a victim...