Family Violence Intervention Order Case Study: IVO Granted and Parenting Orders Suspended
Aston Legal Group secured a final intervention order protecting a father and child, with specified parenting provisions suspended.
Case Study: Reopening Final Parenting Orders Following a Significant Change in Circumstances
Aston Legal Group helped a father obtain orders allowing final parenting arrangements to be reconsidered following a significant change in circumstances.
Case Study: Successful Personal Safety Intervention Order Application
After difficulties lodging a PSIO application, a client obtained a final order protecting her from her neighbour following Aston Legal Group’s assistance.
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Spousal Maintenance: Palasar & Ninesh [2023] FedCFamC2F 1142
Case Study Spousal Maintenance: Palasar & Ninesh [2023] FedCFamC2F 1142 Palasar & Ninesh [2023] FedCFamC2F 1142 The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has the jurisdiction to decide spousal maintenance issues. Spousal maintenance is financial support, usually paid by one partner to the former partner, in circumstances where they cannot adequately support themselves. This
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The New Criminalisation of Coercive Control: Overview, Merits and Risks
Research Article The New Criminalisation of Coercive Control: Overview, Merits and Risks 11 August 2026 Victorian Law Reforms RESEARCH ARTICLE A. Overview of New Coercive Control Laws I. Background and Structure As a recognised national crisis in Australia, the issue of family violence has given rise to widespread critique amongst victim-survivors, communities and experts, who
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De Facto Relationship – Dispute as to duration of de facto relationship
Case Study De Facto Relationship – Dispute as to duration of de facto relationship Brenna & Kolby [2023] FedCFamC2F 1523 Summary: This case did not involve a dispute as to whether a relationship existed but whether when the de facto relationship commenced and the date of the final separation. The date of separation is significant
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Personal Safety Intervention Orders: Counter-Application Case Study
Case Study Personal Safety Intervention Orders: Counter-Application Case Study Intervention Order Law Intervention Orders (IVO) are not solely for family violence matters. There are also Personal Safety Intervention Orders (PSIO). This is a court order to protect you from another person’s behaviour. It could be a neighbour, friend, colleague etc. When applying for an IVO
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Parenting Orders Case Study: Clarification Without a Further Hearing
Case Study Parenting Orders Case Study: Clarification Without a Further Hearing Parenting orders are intended to provide certainty to families about the arrangements for their children. However, even carefully drafted orders can sometimes give rise to genuine differences of interpretation when they are put into practice. Where parties disagree about the meaning or operation of
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IVO Case Study: Breach of FVIVO
Case Study IVO Case Study: Breach of FVIVO Intervention Order Law: An Intervention Order is a court order, which yourself or the police could apply for, to protect you from anyone who is violent or makes you feel unsafe. Intervention Orders come with conditions about what the person (Respondent) can and cannot do. Background: This
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Securing the Recovery of a Child- Case Study
Case Study Case Study: Securing the Recovery of a Child Case Overview Court: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Melbourne Registry Matter: Parenting Proceedings – Recovery and Interim Parenting Orders Outcome: Child recovered and placed in the Father’s care, with supervised time for theMother and protective travel orders. Recovery of a Child Our office
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