Search Results
Click on the title of a coloured tile to open the full page. Use the filters to sort by site topic, content type and date/relevance.
restraining order returned 221 results.
Infosheet - Family Violence Restraining Orders information.pdf
Download:
Infosheet - Preparing as respondent in a restraining order final hearing.pdf
Download:
Family violence restraining orders (FVROs)
If you are experiencing family violence, you may want to look at what orders the court can make to increase your safety.
Family violence means:
- violence, or a threat of violence, by someone towards a family member, or
- any other behaviour or pattern of behaviour that coerces or controls another[...]
Infosheet - Responding to restraining order applications (before 1 July 2017).pdf
Download:
Conduct agreement orders
A conduct agreement order (CAO) is the name given to a family violence restraining order (FVRO) which is made with the consent of the respondent (the person bound by the order). The respondent can agree to the CAO without admitting to family violence.
The conditions of a CAO can be the same as an[...]
Useful documents - Interim FVROs
These documents and external links are also found in different places throughout this self-help guide.
Restraining orders
Restraining orders dealing with neighbours
Who can apply? - Interim FVROs
You can apply for an FVRO against someone if you are, or have been, in a family relationship with that other person.
You are called the 'Applicant' or 'Person seeking to be protected'. The person you want the order against is called the 'Respondent' or the 'Person bound' if an order is made.
- [...]
Infosheets
This page provides access to all the infosheets that Legal Aid WA has available for the public. Choose a heading below to access the infosheets on that topic.
FAMILY
|
What can I do next? - Interim FVROs
A Family Violence Restraining Order (FVRO) is one tool that might help keep you safe from family violence. Once you have an interim FVRO from the court, there are some practical things you can do to make the best use of the order to increase your safety
These include making copies of the order to[...]
Other ways to get help - Interim FVROs
Applying for a Family Violence Restraining Order (FVRO) is one tool that might help increase safety for you and your children.
But you may not need to apply for an FVRO to be protected.
There are other things you can do, including asking for help from the police or applying for other protective[...]
Family matter panels
There are five panels relating to family law matters. The eligibility criteria to become a member of each of the family matter panels are set out on this page.
Grants of aid to fund an Independent Children’s lawyer, Child Representative, or a Dispute Resolution Chairperson are allocated to[...]
Keeping kids safe - Interim FVROs
If you are leaving an abusive relationship, it's best to take your children with you if you can do so safely.
If you are applying for a Family Violence Restraining Order and your children have seen, heard or experienced family violence, you can ask the court for your FVRO to also cover your[...]
What can it do for me? - Interim FVROs
A Family Violence Restraining Order is one tool that might help keep you safe from family violence.
Before you apply for an FVRO, you should think about whether having an FVRO will actually help improve your safety. There might be other orders in place, or other ways you can get protection from[...]
Disclaimer
The information displayed on this page is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have a legal problem, you should see a lawyer. Legal Aid Western Australia aims to provide information that is accurate, however does not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information provided on this page or incorporated into it by reference.