More than 12,000 intervention orders are applied for each year in Victoria. If you’ve been served with one that you believe is incorrect or unfair, you may be wondering - how can I remove an...
Parents may change their child’s name for many reasons, most often after a marriage or relationship breakdown. If you want to make the change, the good news is that it’s possible, provided you jump...
If you’ve been served an ADVO (apprehended domestic violence order (or ‘intervention order’ (IVO)) deciding what to do next can be stressful and difficult - especially if it happens during a...
Losing a de facto partner is an incredibly difficult thing to go through, regardless of the circumstances. While it may be the last thing on the bereaved’s mind, there will come a time when the...
If you’re not married and you’re in a relationship, you may be in what’s called a ‘de facto’ relationship with your partner. The good news is that as de facto partners, you have very similar rights...
For separated fathers, obtaining the rights to see their child can seem like an intimidating process. And it’s easy to understand why – there’s a general belief that, when it comes to child custody...
When a relationship ends, it can be incredibly difficult to arrange care of your children. Both you and your ex partner will want what’s best for your kids but, ultimately, you may have differing...
The welfare of your child is paramount, so decisions around custody of your child are taken extremely seriously by the family court. The subject of child custody can be a sensitive one to navigate...
The wellbeing of your children is always your first priority. That’s why it can be so difficult to split custody of them with an ex-partner after a separation. During the process, you may have a...
