Restraining orders play a vital role in protecting individuals and families from abuse, threats, harassment, and violence in Australia. They are a legal tool designed to ensure personal safety and peace of mind for those facing harmful or intimidating behaviour from others, often within a family or domestic setting. But what is a restraining order? […]
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If you’re wondering how to get a restraining order, you might be asking what evidence is needed to get a restraining order. Depending on the type of restraining order you are seeking, you may be asked to supply different kinds of evidence and supporting documents to show why you need a restraining order to be
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When can you get a restraining order in Western Australia? It’s a question we hear more often than we’d like, but getting a restraining order can make you feel a lot safer and protected. Our family lawyers in Perth explain more about restraining orders and when you can get one in Western Australia. What Is
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Our family lawyers in Perth share everything you need to know about consent orders for financial settlement. What Is Financial Settlement In Divorce? A financial settlement in divorce determines how a couple’s property, assets and finances will be split after a separation. The terms of the financial settlement may either be determined by the Court
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Find out everything you need to know about consent orders in Australia, as written by our family lawyers in Perth. The Ultimate Guide To Consent Orders What is a consent order? A consent order is an order issued by the Court detailing the terms of the divorce or separation as mutually agreed upon by both
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Are you wondering what to expect at a restraining order hearing? Our team of VRO lawyers in Perth have put together this short guide with what to expect at a restraining order hearing and everything you need to know about what happens at a restraining order hearing in Western Australia. What To Expect At A
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One of the types of orders we deal with here at Hickman Family Lawyers are Child Protection Orders. These are issued in the best interest of the child, but where parents are in a position to care for their children, they may contact us to find out how to contest a Child Protection Order that
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A common question our family lawyers in Perth hear is ‘what’s the difference between parenting plans and consent orders?’. Here’s everything you need to know about the difference between parenting plans and consent orders. What Are Parenting Plans? Parenting Plans are voluntary agreements reached by both parents outside of the Family Court, which deal with
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A common question we are asked as trusted VRO lawyers in Perth is, what are valid reasons for a restraining order? Here’s what you need to know about common grounds for a restraining order and applying for a restraining order in Western Australia. What Is A Restraining Order? A Restraining Order is an order issued
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Do you need to find out how to get a family violence restraining order? It’s a sad reality that when some couples split, a family violence restraining order is put in place to protect one spouse from the other. Our team of VRO lawyers in Perth have put together a guide to family violence restraining
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