In parenting matters parties are required to attempt Family Dispute Resolution before making an application to the Court for orders.

When relationships come to an end, it is a common situation to find that one or both partners have been unfaithful to the other. Irrespective of whether there was “cheating” in the relationship, in the eyes of the Court, this does not matter.

By pressing 55 when calling 000, a person can request emergency help to their address without saying a word.

Do you need to collect personal belongings from your former home after a Family Violence Restraining Order has been made?

Unfortunately the current pandemic has placed financial strain on many people and the increased pressure of being isolated and/or in lockdown has led to an increase in family violence throughout Australia.

There are a number of child contact services in Perth that provide a variety of additional services on top of supervised handovers and visits.

You may find a situation where you and your former partner wish to alter your parenting orders.

When parties have shared parental responsibility in accordance with an order, they are required to make decisions jointly in relation to major long term issues of the child/children.

Everyone wants to protect their children at separation, however, when emotions are heightened, the last thing on some parents’ minds is “whatever I do, or say and how I react has to be in the best interest of the children”.

If you are on relatively “good” terms with your spouse, consider whether a parenting plan is the best way to codify any agreements about your children.