The law specifies when a Court has the power to make a domestic violence order.
There is a process to follow when making an application.
When does a Court have the power to make a domestic violence order?
A Court must make an Order if satisfied:
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That a relevant relationship exists or existed between the parties.
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That the respondent committed acts of domestic violence.
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That an order is necessary or desirable to protect the aggrieved.