ADVO’s aim to ensure the safety and protection of the victim and children by prohibiting certain conduct by the perpetrator on a case-by-case basis but will include restrictions on assaulting, stalking, intimidating, and harassing the victim and may include restrictions on accessing property or approaching...
Mediation is a practical way to help parties in family law matters reach an agreement amicably, efficiently and without the need for court intervention. Here is an overview of the mediation process in family law: 1. Initial Assessment Before mediation begins, an initial assessment is conducted to...
Financial Abuse: how to spot it and what you can do about it What is financial abuse? Financial abuse is a form of domestic and family violence. It will generally involve a pattern of behaviour where a person will use money to exercise power and control over...
In family law matters, particularly those involving property settlements and spousal maintenance, obtaining accurate and comprehensive financial information is crucial aspect of family law proceedings....
Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVO’s) are court orders made under state and territory domestic violence legislation to protect and prevent future domestic violence by imposing restrictions on the behaviour of the perpetrator towards the victim and/or their children. ...
What happens if you are still living under the one roof but not as Husband and Wife? Can you still apply for Divorce? The simple answer is yes, you can....
What we learn from years of experience in Family Law is that most clients don't want to go Court and most clients don't want an ugly bitter separation with their ex-partner. They want to be more amicable, with a view to keep their relationship...