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Staying at home has been touted as the solution to slowing the spread of COVID-19, but this also increases risk for victims of family violence. Yesterday, the McGowan Government acknowledged this heightened risk by passing amendments to restraining order legislation.
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Family lawyers are being asked how best to manage shared custody arrangements given that people are being encouraged to observe social distancing and isolation during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Planning a holiday for yourself and your kids can be fun and exciting – but it can also be illegal if you haven’t obtained the consent of your ex-partner.
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If you have ongoing proceedings in the Family Court then you should always be aware that what you share online can make its way into the courtroom and this can have disastrous consequences.
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Kavanagh Lawyers Principal, Marty Kavanagh, was on ABC Radio Perth on 17 February 2020 speaking about how to separate with grace. You can listen to the full segment by clicking here.
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There are two main types of violence restraining orders in Western Australia: Family Violence Restraining Orders (FVRO) and Violence Restraining Orders (VRO). Both require an application to your local Magistrates Court or possibly the Children’s Court.
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When most people think of family violence, they envisage physical harm being inflicted on another person. Under the Family Law Act and the Restraining Orders Act, the definition of family violence is much more expansive.
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January and February are the months when many people who have not separated, seek legal advice about where they stand if they decide to separate. Here are a few pointers to get you through the holiday season.
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Caveats are often used where one party is worried that their former partner will sell or otherwise deal with the property against their interests.
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In Western Australia, there are two main ways to get child support. By entering into a binding child support agreement with your former partner or by obtaining a child support assessment from the Department of Human Services.
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