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 more about the Queensland Government's patterns of coercive control campaign.