06/06/2026
Domestic Violence: Support payments
A client was falsely accused of stalking his ex-partner. A few weeks later, he was accused by his ex-partner’s daughter (a child) of threatening to kill one of her pets. Then, about a month later, his ex-partner’s son (a child) made a complaint to the police relating to damaging property. The latter two allegations were historical but less than 2 years old.
No charges or convictions resulted from the complaints.
Based on my reading of the eligibility requirements, my client’s ex-partner was eligible to receive up to $15,000 in financial support from the NSW Government.
Not only did my client’s ex-partner threaten his freedom, but she also wasted police resources and had a strong incentive to do so.
Experienced Penrith criminal defence lawyer Jeremy McGrath provides expert representation in bail, AVOs, sentencing, appeals and criminal charges across NSW courts, delivering trusted legal advice
