Do you have to file copy of Family Violence Orders?
Yes. You must tell the courts of any relevant family violence orders and file a copy of any family violence orders as they may affect the court orders, particularly orders about a child spending time with a parent or other person. The courts must make sure that orders do not expose people to family violence.
Can a Federal Circuit Court make a parenting order?
The Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court may make a parenting order or an injunction that is inconsistent with a state or territory order. For more information go to:
What happens when you call the family court advice line?
Calls to the advice line are confidential. Your family and friends will not be told that you have telephoned the advice line. If you are seeking legal advice you will be asked to provide your name and telephone number so a lawyer can call you back. You will be provided with a timeframe.
Can a child be in a family court?
Children and young people under 18 are not permitted in the courtroom. During a hearing, parties who are not legally represented may be allowed to have a support person sit with them. The extent of the support person’s involvement in the hearing will be at the discretion of the judicial officer.
The Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court may make a parenting order or an injunction that is inconsistent with a state or territory order. For more information go to:
What can the court do if you have a family violence order?
When the Court knows about a family violence order, it can make parenting orders that take the order into account. For example, it can arrange for an independent person to be present during hand-over times or order that the time the child spends with a parent or other person takes place at a children’s contact centre.
What are the different types of family law cases?
Family Law cases include Dissolution of Marriage (divorce), Annulment, Name Change, Adoption, Delayed Birth Certificates, Child Support, Custody, Paternity and Alimony. The above listed are the most common filings and not inclusive of all matters. How do I view a Family Law file?
What do you need to know about family law?
Family Law/Child Support/Adoption/Divorce Family Law cases include Dissolution of Marriage (divorce), Annulment, Name Change, Adoption, Delayed Birth Certificates, Child Support, Custody, Paternity and Alimony. The above listed are the most common filings and not inclusive of all matters.