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An insight into domestic violence and abuse cases

Domestic violence is a serious situation that has gained widespread prominence during the past few years within Australia. The number of cases pertaining to domestic violence has increased dramatically during this period.

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AVOS and Family Law

An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is an order that comes under the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW). The parties involved in an AVO proceeding are the complainant (applicant) or if the police lodge the application, the Person In Need of Protection (PINOP), as well as the defendant.

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Child abuse in the context of domestic or family violence

The Family Law Act 1975, a law passed by the Commonwealth Parliament, defines child abuse as any assault on a child including sexual assault. Child abuse is also committed when any person has sexual intercourse with a child; or when a child is used as a sexual object.

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Cruelty to pets a sign of family violence?

Compulsory Reporting of Animal Abuse in Family Court Cases was published in UC Student on 8 April 2011. The article discussed proposed amendments to the Family Law Act which expand the meaning of “family violence” and focused on how animal abuse may form part of this expanded definition.

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Divorce rates and wedding dates

Are you at a higher risk for divorce because you got married on Valentine’s Day? You and your partner might have sentimental reasons to get married on a specific date, and that should not be any indication of whether your marriage is more likely to end in divorce, or not.

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Do Children Really Need Both Parents?

While conservative people will tell you that children need both a male and female role in their lives, this is not necessarily backed up by scientific research

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Domestic Violence - Apprehended Violence Orders

An Apprehended Violence Order (A.V.O.) can be made in a Local Court if the Magistrate is satisfied that the Applicant has reasonable grounds to fear, and in fact fears,

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Domestic Violence suspends shared parental responsibility

Normally, if domestic violence is the main reason why one party has obtained a divorce, the presumption of the shared parental responsibility ceases to exist. If kids are engaged, then the court will decide based on the presumption that it is in the best interest of the child. It is also safe to assume that the custody of the child will be awarded to the parent who can give the best protection.

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Domestic violence your rights

Domestic abuse may be frequent or infrequent depending on the type of relationship. But no matter what, domestic violence once started will take its ugly course and increase with time.

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Domestic volence should you report it?

Not all domestic violence victims report the abuse committed against them. Abusive current partners or spouses are sometimes nor reported by the victims.It is a sad reality that abused men and women in relationships do not report domestic violence.

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Drug and alcohol abuse allegations and parenting arrangements

If you find yourself in a situation where you are concerned about possible drug or alcohol abuse by your child’s other parent, it is important for you and the Court to understand which tests are available for different substances and when to request which test.

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Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties)

Cross-examination of the parties takes place after they have given evidence in the case. It is a normal part of any court proceeding. During the proceedings, the evidence is given to strengthen the case against the perpetrator.

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Family Violence and the Rights of Children

Family Law Courts play a crucial role in protecting children and other family members from abuse. While Australia’s Family Law Act was amended in 2012 to address family violence, a number of suggestions have been made to strengthen the judicial system’s ability to protect children and abused family members.

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Family violence Intervention orders

A Family Violence Intervention Order is an Order made by a Magistrate that imposes conditions on a perpetrator of family violence restricting behaviour that causes another person to feel unsafe.

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Former husband was order to pay for wifes career change

Spousal maintenance is a benefit that is granted by the Family Law Act 1975 to spouses who, after the divorce or breakdown of the de facto relationship, cannot financially support themselves. It is not a right that can easily be claimed by former spouses or de facto partners.

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How do AVOs work? Apprehended Violence Orders

An AVO is an Order made by the Court to protect a person.If someone you know, whether it be a family member, friend, neighbour or co-worker is harassing, threatening, intimidating or causing you fear in any way, then you then you should consider applying for an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO).

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How do you define domestic violence offences?

Domestic crimes are reported all over the world. In several instances, the offended party chooses to keep mum because they are confused whether they should report the violator who is a member of his family or simply give him a second chance.

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Issuance of protection order in different States

Conducts comprising psychological and emotional abuse vary from state to state. There are states in Australia that deals with conducts treated as economic abuse which was not tackled in other states

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What constitutes domestic violence in Australia?

Domestic violence is a broad term that describes acts committed by one person against another with whom he or she has a relationship and share a common domicile. The relationship includes marriage, de facto marriage or domestic partnership.

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When a parent abducts a child

international child abduction occurs where a child is taken out of Australia by a parent without permission. It can also include cases where foreign children are removed from their countries to Australia.

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