Hi there. If your brother is in danger or otherwise subject to domestic violence, he should report it to the police as soon as possible. The police may investigate the matter and, if appropriate, lay charges against his partner.

Your brother can also protect himself by obtaining an intervention order against his partner. An intervention order can be used to stop harassment, threats or abusive behaviour by preventing your brother’s partner from contacting him. He can apply for an intervention order by contacting the police or his local Magistrates Court.

If your brother is experiencing domestic violence or other distressing conditions whilst subject to a home detention order, he should raise the issue with his supervising Community Corrections Officer from the Department of Correctional Services (www.corrections.sa.gov.au). It may be possible to modify the conditions of his home detention.

Suggested way forward

Apart from the above options, there are very few legal solutions available to fix your brother’s relationship with his partner. If you want further information about his legal rights, you should consider contacting a lawyer. By pressing the “Consult a Lawyer” button, LawAdvisor can help you search for experienced lawyers and obtain fee proposals for their services. Costs for legal advice and representation will vary between providers based on experience and the scope of services.