by Black Flame | Apr 1, 2022 | General
What is Step-Parent Adoption? Step-parent adoption is a way of formalising the parent-child relationship. You can adopt your step-parent’s child from another marriage, or you can adopt your stepchild where their birth parents are no longer in the picture. Your child...
by Black Flame | Mar 19, 2022 | Family Law
In Western Australia, What is a Violence Restraining Order (VRO)? In Western Australia, Domestic Violence Orders are known as Violence Restraining Orders (VROs). They provide legal protection to an adult or child against another person who may expose them to...
by Black Flame | Mar 19, 2022 | Family Law
In New South Wales, What is an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO)? In New South Wales, Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) are court orders that prevent the Respondent from doing certain harmful behaviours in order to protect you from further violence,...
by Black Flame | Mar 19, 2022 | Family Law
In Queensland, What is a Domestic Violence Order (DVO)? Domestic Violence Orders, also known as Protection Orders or Domestic Violence Protection Orders in Queensland, are generally made for a period of five years. The Respondent must be of...
by Black Flame | Mar 19, 2022 | Family Law
In Victoria, What is an Intervention Order (IVO)? In Victoria, Intervention Orders provide legal protection to adults or children against another person who may expose them to personal violence. The following are the two main types of intervention...