Making decisions about property | Legal Aid WA
What is a property settlement? A property settlement sets out how a couple''s assets (property people own) and liabilities (debts people owe) will be divided after they
What is a property settlement? A property settlement sets out how a couple''s assets (property people own) and liabilities (debts people owe) will be divided after they
Changing final Family Court orders When making parenting orders, including consent orders, the Family Court expects everyone involved in the case to follow the
Restraining orders If someone else is using violence, making threats, or behaving in a way that makes you feel unsafe or upset, you may be able to get a restraining order against
Intervention orders have rules directed at the respondent to stop using certain behaviours, including violence. While intervention orders are made in the civil jurisdiction, if the
For example, if the orders require a person to list a house for sale or sign transfer papers but they fail to do this, you can ask the court to enforce the orders. When can you
Violence restraining orders (VROs) You can apply to the court for a violence restraining order (VRO) against someone who is not a family member if you need protection
How the court decides When deciding what orders to make about a child, the Family Court focuses on ensuring that the best interests of the child are met, including by
Do I need to go to court to arrange parenting orders? If you and the other parent agree on arrangements for your children and you both want orders in place you can make an
Legal Aid WA can give legal advice about recovery orders and provide assistance, including help with urgent court applications. We have a duty lawyer service located at the
This webpage has information for those protected and those bound by restraining orders on varying or cancelling a restraining order and how the court will initially deal with their
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