Evelyn was wrongly listed as a respondent to a Family Violence Intervention Order protecting her ex-husband and daughter. At court, she revealed past family violence and said she suspected the order was being used as a form of control.
PCLC’s duty lawyer identified Evelyn as a misidentified victim-survivor and had her ex-husband’s application withdrawn at the first court hearing.
The case shows the importance of legal advocacy in preventing misuse of the system and protecting victims.
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