by rafton | Mar 23, 2017 | Care & Protection Fact Sheets
At the conclusion of the final hearing, the Magistrate will make a range of Orders that can cover the following: Long term parental responsibility for the children. Contact between yourself and the children and other relevant persons. Provision of support services....
by rafton | Mar 22, 2017 | Care & Protection Fact Sheets
In some circumstances, parties will seek to vary or rescind care Orders after they have been made for a period of time. As a general rule, it is extremely difficult to set aside Orders and parties that bring such applications to the Court must show there has been “a...
by rafton | Mar 22, 2017 | Care & Protection Fact Sheets
As part of your proceedings in the Children’s Court, you have a number of responsibilities to ensure that you receive the best possible outcome for your children. It is important, even though things can get emotive and heated, that where possible you cooperate at all...
by rafton | Mar 22, 2017 | Care & Protection Fact Sheets
In some cases that we deal with, our clients wish to make a complaint about the handling of their matter and have a grievance or dispute with the Department of Family and Community Services. This fact sheet provides guidance in making a complaint. Please discuss any...