What does Family Violence include and who is a Family Member?

Family Violence and Family Members Intervention Orders What is Family Violence? Family violence in Victoria is legally defined by Section 5 of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008. The law defines family violence very broadly and includes: Physical abuse (e.g. hitting, punching, slapping, kicking); Sexual abuse (e.g. sexual assault, rape, sexually coercive behaviour, sexually degrading insults); Emotional and […]

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Should I Leave the Family Home

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Podcast Should I Stay in the Family Home Dads Online Podcast One of our Principal Lawyers, Daniel Dalli, discusses with Dads Online some of the issues that arise after separation or divorce. This podcast focuses on whether one party should stay in the family home until after settlement. You can access this podcast by clicking

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Relocation of Children

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Child Relocation Parenting Matters Child Relocation If your child lives with you and you need to relocate, you should speak with the other parent first. You should discuss your proposal for relocation with the other parent including the proposed living arrangements for the child, and when the other parent will spend time with the child. The Family

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Recovery Orders of Children

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Recovery of Children Parenting Matters What is a Recovery Order? If your ex-partner has relocated with your child or has overheld your child and has not obtained your permission first, your lawyer can file an Application with the Court seeking a Recovery Order for the child to be returned to you. A Recovery Order can authorise

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10 Steps to take after Separation

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10 Steps to take after separation Separation The decision to separate is not an easy one. We understand that a breakdown of a relationship can be emotionally overwhelming. Whether it is advice you are seeking before deciding to separate, or during the divorce stage, we can support you through the process. Navigating the aftermath of

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Estate Planning with a Will

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Helping reduce family feuds and provide for multi-generational wealth Estate Planning Estate Planning As life becomes busier and busier we tend to place some of the most important things on the to-do list and never get around to doing them. Having a valid Will is generally one of those things, however, it is important to

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Resolve your De Facto Property Dispute

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Property Settlements for De Facto Couples De Facto Relationships Applying to have a Court resolve your De Facto Property Dispute If your de facto relationship has broken down after 1 March 2009, you can apply to the Family Court or the Federal Circuit Court to have your financial matters determined in the same way as

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How do I know if I was in a De Facto relationship?

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What is consider to be a de facto relationship De Facto Relationships what is a de facto relationship? Trying to determine whether or not you are in a de facto relationship can be a difficult task. For married couples, a marriage ceremony clearly indicates when the parties’ relationship falls under the Family Law Act. However,

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What does Family Violence include and who is a Family Member?

Should I Leave the Family Home

Relocation of Children

Recovery Orders of Children

10 Steps to take after Separation

Estate Planning with a Will

Resolve your De Facto Property Dispute

How do I know if I was in a De Facto relationship?

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