Category - Domestic Violence and Intervention Orders

Big changes to Australia’s Family Law Act: what you need to know

On 10 June 2025, significant changes to Australia’s family law system came into effect. These changes, brought in by the Family Law Amendment Act 2024 (Cth), affect how courts handle property settlements, spousal maintenance, pet ownership, family violence, and much more. In this blog, we break down the major reforms in a...

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• Domestic Violence and Intervention Orders
• Family & Divorce
• Parenting Arrangements and Children
• Property Settlements
• Separation and Divorce
• Spousal Maintenance

How can I get an intervention order in South Australia?

Firstly… what is an intervention order? Intervention orders help to protect a person and their family if they are a victim of abuse, and are tailored to the particular person and their situation. Intervention orders are designed to prevent someone that is harassing, threatening or abusing a person from having contact with...

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• Criminal law
• Criminal Law
• Domestic Violence and Intervention Orders
• Family & Divorce
• Separation and Divorce