The festive season is a hard time for separated families as they may be compelled to completely change the way in which they celebrate Christmas or face the possibility of missing out on Christmas traditions they previously treasured almost completely.
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Family breakdown and the consequent legal proceedings which may follow is one of the most distressing life events people can experience. The reality is that anxiety, depression and other forms of mental illness are common amongst parties who find themselves in the family court system.
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Now more than ever the Courts, the lawyers and the parties are turning to mediation as a means to resolve their disputes.
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In this day and age, where a google review can either make or break a business, we thought we’d check out how the Family Court of WA is faring.
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According to AUSTRAC, financial abuse is a form of family and domestic violence and will be experienced by over 2 million Australians over their life-time, with 63% of women experiencing financial stress being victims of financial abuse.
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Thinking about embarking on the road to separation is bound to raise in one’s mind many pertinent questions about which there can be economically vitally important answers. Read on to find out the answers to the top five most frequently asked questions by a new client in this situation.
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Separated parents often seek to finalise the care arrangements of their children by way of orders. These orders can either be made by consent or by a judicial officer following a trial. There are certain situations which give rise to final parents orders being challenged and subsequently amended.
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On 12 May 2020, the WA Attorney General together with the Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence, announced that victims of family violence are now able to apply for restraining orders online.
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The impact of Covid-19 has seen many services introduce provisions and alter usual practices, in order to combat the restrictions and risks of the pandemic. Child related supervision agencies, including supervised handover and contact services, are at no exclusion.
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‘You are not stuck at home; you are safe at home’. This phrase has been circulating social media in an effort to generate a positive attitude towards isolation measures. Shifting to an outlook of gratitude will help to raise morale while we self-isolate and navigate through this pandemic.
However, this phrase is not applicable to those who are fighting the pandemic of domestic violence. While social isolation seeks to protect us from COVID-19, it simultaneously acts as a dangerous catalyst for victims of violence.
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