DV Court Process Timeline

Whether you are the respondent or the aggrieved, this tool shows you exactly what happens at each stage of DVO proceedings in Queensland — from the initial incident through to the final order.

How It Works

Select your role (respondent or aggrieved), how the matter started (police application, PPN, or private application), and where you are now. The tool generates a personalised timeline showing each step of the court process.

Respondent Timeline

Incident → Application Filed → TPO Made → Served → Legal Advice → First Mention → Consent or Contested Hearing → Final Order → After the Order.

Aggrieved Timeline

Recognising the Need → Legal Advice → Preparing Application → Filing → TPO → Service → First Mention → Consent or Hearing → Final Order → Enforcement.

Based on the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 (Qld), ss 37, 39, 44, 51, 97, 100, 112, 145, 150, 158, 177.

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