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Intervention Order

Does Having a Place help me get 50/50 Custody?

Podcast Does Having a place help me get 50/50 custody? 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 having your own property will help you obtain greater care of your children. You can access …

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The Process of an Intervention Order

The process of an intervention order Intervention Orders Application for an Intervention Order The first stage of an Intervention Order is for the Protected Person (or victim) to make an application to the court. There are 2 types of Intervention Order applications – police applications, and non-police applications. A police application occurs when the Protected …

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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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