Consent Orders

Domestic Violence Order (DVO) applications are dealt with by criminal and family lawyers on a regular basis. The Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 (QLD) (the Act) provides for the issuance of Protection Orders in Queensland where domestic violence is prevalent in the relationship. Protection Orders aim to protect parties who have been subject to…

Why Prepare for Separation? A failure to prepare for separation and divorce – the dissolution of a relationship – will often cause greatly increased costs to both parties, higher levels of mental stress and worry, time inconvenience, and possibly a large increase in personal conflict and emotional distress. Many couples who have enjoyed a long-term…