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Church Abuse Claims
97% of the church abuse claims that we handle result in success for our clients. No Win, No Fee.
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For me, I walk away from this experience with a genuine sense of optimism and resilience. I now have hope and a purpose that I have not ever felt before in my lifetime. Whilst therapy and professional assistance is assisting greatly, it is because of your determination to see justice for me and that fact that I felt that I had your support “in my corner”, enabled me to have the courage to pursue this case to its end.
Susan, 55
James, 60
I am writing to you both you and your amazing staff to thank you for your efforts in handling my matter.
I’d like to thank all of your team, without whom I’m sure we couldn’t have achieved the result we have. I am certainly a very happy customer and highly regard your firms professionalism, and results.
Mark, 47
I would like to express my thanks to you and the rest of the Artemis team for not giving up on my case. No matter the outcome I cannot tell you how much it has meant to me for someone to not only believe me but to also fight for me. It has never occurred to me that my case was very important or significant.
Get Justice
We understand Church claims and so we know how to get you justice. Justice looks different to most people and we listen to what justice means to you.
Over $150 Million in Awards
Its often not all about the money but we pride ourselves on getting the Church to pay for the harm they caused you.
No Win No Fee*
We believe that survivors of child sexual abuse should not be denied access to justice because of their financial situation. That is why Moody Law (formerly Artemis Legal) offers a No-Win-No-Fee* service.
Tell Your Story
We focus on your story and to give you a voice on something that may have happened along time ago. There is often power and healing in being heard and in getting justice for what happened to you as a child.
I am so proud of the work we do and it is a privilege to help people find their voice and get justice in circumstances that are often very private and complex. Every person is different, every journey is different and that is how we treat each and every one of our clients.
Jason Moody
Principal Lawyer
My interests in ethics and justice and philosophy has inspired my aim to utilise law as a direct and effective way to help people
Sarah Coleman
Lawyer
I believe in human rights and helping people, especially those who have unnecessarily suffered at the hands of an institution.
Ben Balden
Lawyer
Contact us
Contact us for a call with one of our senior lawyers. We will advise you of your options and explain how we can help.
Tell your story
Tell your story how you want it told. We will help you with a statement and we may suggest getting additional statements. Your statement forms the basis of the claim.
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Church Abuse Claims
More than 4000 survivors of child sexual abuse have told the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse that they were abused as children in religious institutions.
The abuse occurred in religious schools, orphanages and missions, churches, presbyteries and rectories, confessionals, and various other settings.
In short, child sexual abuse occurred in 1,681 different religious institutions.
We have helped many of those survivors of abuse get justice.
If someone in a position of trust from the Church inappropriately touched you or sexually assaulted you, you may be entitled to a range of benefits and compensation.
Claims can be made if the abuse happened at school run by a church, on a church premises or even if the abuse happened at home or private place.
The vast majority of these claims are managed privately and without the need of a court process.
We have a proud history of fighting successfully for survivors in matters against the Catholic Church, Anglican Church and most other religious institutions in Australia.
Some of the common symptoms of abuse related conditions are:
- Anxiety and Depression
- Dissociation
- PTSD
- Drug or Alcohol Dependency
- Isolation and Pain
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Our Process
Every Church claim is different but over the years we have learned what you can expect from the process particularly since the Royal Commission and the recent changes in law.
We put the Church on notice
We write to the church putting them on notice of the claim and identify the issues in dispute.
Settlement conference
We press for a settlement conference to allow you to be heard, for any apologies to be made by the Church and to attempt to settle the matter. 95% of our claims settled at this stage. If it does not settle you will be advised of your options including litigation.
Evaluation of claim
We prepare an advice and position papers based on the evidence and the law that applies to your claim. This includes a detailed breakdown of the the value of the claim.
Medical records
We request and obtain all necessary medical records including an independent psychiatric assessment if necessary.
Closing of claim or Litigation
Any settlement is usually closed by a deed and compensation is generally paid between 4 and 6 weeks after the deed is signed. In church claims we typically get you a written and verbal apology.
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Your Benefits
We are Experts in this Field
We get results for you. We have acted for many hundreds of survivors of Church abuse since 2000 and many thousands of survivors of violence.
Private and Confidential
Church claims are private and confidential unless you want publicity. Usually, there is no need to include your friends or family members.