Woe is me
Warning... long, self-indulgent, self-pittying post. Please don't read on if your emotional plate is full. Self pitty is completely contra to my normal mantra, but a huge vent is needed. Recently I tu...
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Dear Molly001,
First, you are amazing. Second, you don't need 'evidence', your words, your story are the evidence. Family violence has a wide legal definition, and includes verbal, psychological, emotional and financial abuse, not just physical. Somewhere in your area will be a community legal service who will be able to link you to what you might need. Your local council will be able to tell you about it.
Also, and I don't know if this is useful, but in Victoria there's: http://www.womenslegal.org.au/
If you're not in Vic, there is likely to be something similar in your state. They will do free advice over the phone! With an actual solicitor!
All the best to you.
First, you are amazing. Second, you don't need 'evidence', your words, your story are the evidence. Family violence has a wide legal definition, and includes verbal, psychological, emotional and financial abuse, not just physical. Somewhere in your area will be a community legal service who will be able to link you to what you might need. Your local council will be able to tell you about it.
Also, and I don't know if this is useful, but in Victoria there's: http://www.womenslegal.org.au/
If you're not in Vic, there is likely to be something similar in your state. They will do free advice over the phone! With an actual solicitor!
All the best to you.