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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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The short answer is no – the Family Court will not grant a divorce where you and your ex-partner have been separated for less than 12 months. The long answer is a bit more complicated. While you may have to wait 12 months to apply for divorce, you don’t have to wait that long to…
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There are a range of options available to separated parents seeking to formalise arrangements concerning their children. Figuring out which option is best for you begins with understanding the differences between them. Parenting Plans Parenting Orders Consent Orders Does it need to be in writing? Y Y Y Is joint agreement required? Y N…
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Family law news update: De facto superannuation splitting bill introduced to Commonwealth Parliament
The Family Law Amendment (WA De Facto Superannuation Splitting & Bankruptcy) Bill 2019 was introduced to the House of Representatives on 27 November 2019. If this bill is successful, de facto couples in Western Australia will be able to split their superannuation as part of a property settlement, bringing WA in line with the rest…
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What you need to know about breaching and complying with parenting orders Parenting orders are legally binding and carry serious legal consequences for breach. Where the Court finds that a party has breached (‘contravened’) parenting orders, they may order: Payment of the other party’s legal costs Attendance at a parenting course Payment of a fine…
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