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...
by blk | Aug 31, 2021 | Family Law
A de facto relationship is one in which a couple, either of the opposite sex or same-sex, lives together on a genuine domestic basis. However, it is important to note that if such a couple decides to get married, they will lose their de facto status. In Australia, de...
by Black Flame | Dec 3, 2020 | Family Law
What is Domestic Violence? Domestic Violence is behaviour towards another person that includes: Physical or sexual abuseEmotional or psychological abuseEconomical abuseThreats or coercionAttempts to control or dominate another person, causing them to fear for their...
