Following separation, if either parent has any concerns in relation to the physical or psychological welfare of a child, including drug and/or alcohol misuse by a parent or where there is a history of family violence, it is important to seek legal advice early.
Family violence in our communities is, sadly, all too abundant. It is insidious and leaves life-lasting scars for the victims; both physically and psychologically. Although not a silver bullet, Intervention Orders due to family violence can go some way to providing protection for those exposed to the violence.