Abuse, family matters and protection orders

Domestic violence

Information on domestic and family violence, where to get help and where to report it.

Domestic violence orders

How to apply for a domestic violence order including how the police apply and what happens if the order is breached.

Prepare your application for a protection order

How to apply for a domestic violence order including how the police apply and what happens if the order is breached.

Child custody and parenting arrangements

What parenting agreements are available including parenting plans, parenting orders and penalties for breaking them.

Child protection orders

Who can apply for one, what types are available and what the court takes into account when making one.

Making changes to your domestic violence order

Apply to make changes to your current domestic violence protection order.

See the patterns of coercive control

Find out how to see the patterns of coercive control.

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Cultural acknowledgement

We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors—our First Nations peoples—give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations towards creating a better Queensland.