In domestic violence matters the police can apply for a protection order to be made when they believe it is necessary to prevent further domestic violence. In these situations, the police are applying for an order on behalf of the protected person.
In January 2020 the Queensland government declared a Public Health Emergency and implemented new laws requiring Queenslanders to stay at home. There are exceptions that allow people to leave their homes in certain circumstances. Some of these exceptions include allowing a person to leave their home to escape from domestic violence.
In January 2020 the Queensland government declared a Public Health Emergency and implemented new laws requiring Queenslanders to stay at home. There are exceptions that allow people to leave their homes in certain circumstances. Some of these exceptions include facilitating parenting arrangements for separated families.
Recent changes to tenancy law as a part of the Queensland government’s response to to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency have made it quicker and easier for anyone experiencing domestic violence to end their tenancy.
Affidavits, even for lawyers, take many drafts. Preparing an affidavit is not something you should leave to the last minute or even the last week – especially if you want other people to help you finish it. Each Court will generally have time limits within which your affidavit material is to be filed and served. […]
The paramount consideration in any matter concerning parenting or children is the best interests of the child/ren. The Family Law Act (“the Act”) sets out certain criteria which the Court must have regard to when making decisions regarding children. This criterion is set out below. It is important that you understand that each family is […]
A caveat is a legal document that prevents any dealings with land (for example prevents the land from being sold or mortgaged). It is a very serious step to take. You should only lodge a caveat if you have received legal advice to do so. If you have no legal right to lodge a caveat, you may […]
If you have been told that NQWLS cannot assist you because it has a conflict of interest, this fact sheet will help to explain what this means. Download the NQWLS Conflict of Interest Fact Sheet
Cyber bullying is any kind of bullying or harassment that is done using technology either through social networks, text messages, emails, blogs, and/or discussion boards. Examples of Cyber Bullying may include: sending cruel and threatening messages or material; posting embarrassing photos on the web; creating fake profiles that either post mean and hurtful things about you or are mean […]
Section 61DA Family Law Act 1975 provides the details of what the court needs to consider when making a parenting order. The Court must apply a presumption that it is in the best interests of the child for the parents to have equal shared parental responsibility. Download the NQWLS Parenting Orders Fact Sheet
