Domestic Violence
8. Family Law Arrangements
Authors: Staff Legal Eagle
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Last updated: 20 Jul 2015
- Under Australian law children have a right to have a meaningful relationship with both of their parents.
- However our laws also recognise domestic violence as being relevant when making family law decisions.
- The court is required to make the children’s safety the primary consideration.
- Sometimes the family law orders and the Apprehended Domestic Violence Order will be different. In these instances the family law orders take priority where they are different but everything else stays in place.
- Our free Find a Lawyer directory may help you get in touch with an experienced family law lawyer near you.
- For more information on family law arrangements and the best interests of children see our Child & Parenting topic.
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