You’ve got a court date coming up. Maybe it’s a criminal charge. Maybe someone’s applied for a restraining order against you — or you...

The idea of representing yourself in court might feel empowering at first. Maybe it seems like a way to save money, take control, or...

It’s one of the most common things we hear from new clients: “It’s just a simple matter.” A minor charge, a first-time restraining order...

If you are seeking a restraining order under the Restraining Orders Act 1997 (WA) in Western Australia, one important consideration is whether the court...

In restraining order matters, particularly those involving allegations of family violence, harassment, or personal safety concerns, cross-examination plays a crucial role in testing the...

Family violence is a serious and often hidden issue that can have long-lasting effects on the victims. In Western Australia, the Restraining Orders Act...

In WA, restraining orders are legal orders designed to protect individuals from harm or harassment. Each category of RO is provided for within a...

When parents separate in circumstances where one or both have Family Violence Restraining Orders against the other, one of the most difficult issues they...

The burden of proof is a term that is used often in relation to court proceedings, but difficult to understand in practice. There are...

They say that a good compromise leaves everyone unhappy. That does not always have to be the case. Compromising in Restraining Order matters is...