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How to apply for an Apprehended Violence Order?- Apprehended Violence Order and how to apply for one – A person can contact the police, who can then make an application for an AVO on ...Continue Reading
What is an Apprehended Violence Order?- Apprehended Violence Order – Unlike an ADVO which is issued in matters involving family violence, an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is a court issued order for ...Continue Reading
Family violence orders (Apprehended Domestic Violence Order)- Family Violence Order & (ADVO) Apprehended Domestic Violence Order Family Violence Order, and Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) is generally made to protect someone from family ...Continue Reading
Family violence and children- Family Violence and Children – Domestic Violence Law – Children may be particularly vulnerable to family violence, and the Act states that a child is exposed ...Continue Reading
What is family violence?- What is family violence – Section 4AB(1) of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (the Act) defines family violence as “violent, threatening or other behaviour by ...Continue Reading
A Guide to ADVO’s & AVO’s in NSW- View PDF What is family violence? Family violence and children Family violence orders (Apprehended Domestic Violence Order) What is an Apprehended Violence Order? How to apply ...Continue Reading
Home Invasion, Burglary & Theft- Home Invasion, Burglary and Theft Offences Home Invasion, Burglary and Theft cases are all property offences. These crimes are dealt with in the District Court. The ...Continue Reading
Possession of a prohibited drug: The law in New South Wales- Possession of a prohibited drug the law in New South Wales under the provisions of s 10 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW), ...Continue Reading
Drugs: Small Quantities and the Law- Drug Charges Penalty Guide When it comes to drugs and the law, behaviour is grouped into a number categories. These relate to the type and amount ...Continue Reading
Drug Offences- Drug offences in NSW If you are charged with a drug offence, you will not automatically receive the maximum penalty – there are a variety of ...Continue Reading