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R+M Family 16/8/24 R+M Family 16/8/24

Family Violence: What is it and how to apply for a Protection Order if you feel unsafe

R+M Family 9/2/23 R+M Family 9/2/23

Multi-purpose documents? Harman Undertakings & sharing the evidence

R+M Family 5/12/22 R+M Family 5/12/22

What are the risks of a poorly prepared Family Violence Order

R+M Family 14/11/22 R+M Family 14/11/22

I don’t understand what my family violence matter is listed for: the case management pathway in ACT family violence proceedings

R+M Family 30/5/22 R+M Family 30/5/22

I’ve Been Served a Family Violence Order That Includes My Children, Now What?

R+M Family 23/11/21 R+M Family 23/11/21

Types of Family Violence Orders in the ACT

R+M Family 9/11/21 R+M Family 9/11/21

What happens at the Preliminary Conference?

R+M Family 21/10/21 R+M Family 21/10/21

Making an application for a Family Violence Order

R+M Family 15/10/19 R+M Family 15/10/19

Family Violence in Family Law Cases

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that in 2017-18, the proportion of family law cases in which allegations of child abuse, family violence or risk of family violence was alleged rose to 30%.

There is a continuing growing awareness of family violence in the community, and recognition by the Courts of the impact that family violence can have on both parents and children following separation.