According to the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, domestic violence is defined as violent behaviour by a person (the defendant) towards another when they have a domestic or family relationship. Domestic violence includes physical or sexual abuse, verbal abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, financial abuse and conduct that is threatening, intimidating, coercive, dominating, or controlling. Please speak to one of our domestic violence lawyers to discuss if your situation comes under domestic violence and how we can help you escape your environment