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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Politics
Kate Lyons

‘I couldn’t do it any more’: family lawyers quit amid burnout and pain of billing DV victims

illustration of a large judge's gavel casting a shadow over a lawyer holding a briefcase
Family lawyers have spoken of the severe stress of working in the field, leading many to quit despite wanting to help domestic violence victims. Illustration: Victoria Hart/Guardian Design

Family lawyers working with victims of domestic violence say they are unable to see a future in the profession due to burnout and the stress of dealing with a system that required them to bill vulnerable people hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees.

Some lawyers told Guardian Australia they had already left the family law system – or may not be able to continue practising long-term.

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