Canberra Domestic Violence Lawyers

Canberra Domestic Violence Lawyers is an expert team within Farrar Gesini Dunn Lawyers, providing expert assistance to victims of family violence.

Canberra Domestic Violence Lawyers offers a full range of specialist legal assistance to victims of family violence in ACT and NSW.

The first appointment with us is free, and our fees from then on are means and merit tested, meaning that they are determined based on your income and access to funds as well as the merits of your case.

We acknowledge that often victims of family violence are not eligible for legal aid, have no income or access to funds, or are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and are not able to afford legal representation. We want to be able to help these people.

We can assist you with the following:
- Advice in relation to what legal options are available to you;
- Representation in Court;
- Negotiating with the other party or their lawyer;
- Referrals to other support services and organisations.

We have a close relationship with the Tara Costigan Foundation, who provide victims and their families with a personal caseworker for a period of up to 2 years at no cost to the victims (Tara’s Angels). Each Tara’s Angel acts as a counsellor, mentor, guide, trusted friend and rebuilder of lives. They have a direct therapeutic role, and also help lives to be rebuilt by assisting victims to navigate the confusing myriad of services and bureaucratic processes facing a family violence victim.

Our team also specialise in family law, so can help you with other family law related matters as well.