Rita was a young mum who was familiar with the Family Court process, having already obtained orders for the care of her child. Unfortunately for Rita, the other party was not complying with the orders and she was no longer able to afford private representation to get the assistance she needed to get the father to comply with the order; effectively making the orders redundant.
In addition to this, Rita was a victim/survivor of family violence and was very reluctant to disclose information that might jeopardise her new found freedom, namely where she was living. Our family lawyer was able to work with Rita and reassure her that her information would be kept confidential and every step necessary to keep her and her child safe was paramount.
Ultimately, after lengthy discussions and negotiations with the other party, the father agreed to sign the necessary documents and the Final Orders were complied with.
Managing family law matters where the client is also experiencing or has experienced family violence adds an extra layer of difficulty, however we are committed to ensuring that not only are our clients legal needs being met, but also that their wellbeing and safety is considered along the way.
In addition to this, Rita was a victim/survivor of family violence and was very reluctant to disclose information that might jeopardise her new found freedom, namely where she was living. Our family lawyer was able to work with Rita and reassure her that her information would be kept confidential and every step necessary to keep her and her child safe was paramount.
Ultimately, after lengthy discussions and negotiations with the other party, the father agreed to sign the necessary documents and the Final Orders were complied with.
Managing family law matters where the client is also experiencing or has experienced family violence adds an extra layer of difficulty, however we are committed to ensuring that not only are our clients legal needs being met, but also that their wellbeing and safety is considered along the way.
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To find out more about the service please follow this link: About Us
BGCLS Acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the region we service, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their Elders past present and emerging.
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