Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 The Federal Government has published an exposure draft of the Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 which proposes inter alia to: Amend section 60CC to simplify it with only six factors applying to all children as in its current form the...
Application This is the application made to a Magistrates’ Court which sets out the orders sought and factual matters relied upon (evidence) to support the Application which describes incidents of alleged violence or abuse. Sometimes also called an Application and...
5 Simple Rules to Abide by When Giving Evidence Tell the truth – always tell the truth. It is never as damaging as lies. Listen to the question and answer it as briefly as possible. If you do not understand the question, say so. Stay calm – breathe and relax as much...
1. What is an intervention order? In Victoria when an individual is in fear for their safety or well-being, or feels that they are being harassed or intimidated by another person, they can apply for and intervention order to restrain that person from continuing the...
In Australia, parents have an obligation to financially support their child. This obligation is not changed by: 1. A separation and/or a divorce. 2. Where the child lives or the amount of time they spend with a parent. 3. The re-marriage of one or both parents. In the...
