Domestic (Family) Violence Protection Orders

A Domestic Violence Protection Order can be obtained from the Local Magistrates Court if there has been a relationship between the spouse or former spouse or if they are relatives by blood or marriage or if the parties have been in an intimate personal relationship or...

Parenting Plans

The Family Law Amendment (Shared Responsibility) Act 2006 (“the Shared Parenting Act”) allows for parties to now develop a Parenting Plan relating to the child pursuant to s63C of the Family Law Act. This is an agreement in writing made between the parties and deals...

Getting to “YES” in Parenting Matters

Changes to the Family Law Act commenced on 1 July 2006 forced parents to change the way disagreements over children are resolved, moving parties away from Court towards a more co-operative approach. Now there are mandatory requirements to attend a Family Dispute...