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A judgment debt gives the creditor the right to apply to the court for the following orders, to try to make you pay: summons for oral examination. instalment order. attachment of earnings. attachment of debt. warrants of seizure and sale. warrant to sell your house. A creditor may also give you a bankruptcy notice if you owe more than $10,000.
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A family report or child impact report may be ordered by the court to help the court understand the issues in dispute and the family relationships generally. The report is not made on behalf of either parent. The report helps the court make a decision about parenting arrangements that are in the best interests of the children.
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When making a parenting order, the court's main consideration is whether the proposed arrangements are what is best for the children and to ensure their safety. Ideally, parents would have joint parental responsibility to decide on major long-term issues affecting the children, but the court will look at what is best for the children in each case.
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Sep 1, 2023 · There are three types of compulsory treatment orders: assessment orders – made by a registered medical practitioner or a doctor to allow an authorised psychiatrist to examine you. temporary treatment orders – made by an authorised psychiatrist for a maximum of 28 days, and. treatment orders – made by the Mental Health Tribunal.
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Parentage can also be proved or disproved with other evidence. This evidence is usually provided by DNA testing. DNA testing involves comparing a sample (usually a mouth swab) from each parent and from the children. Testing can be done voluntarily or ordered by a court. Testing for legal purposes must be done by organisations accredited under ...
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The court clerk calls out your name you stand at the bar table. Tell the magistrate that you would like to ask for a diversion. The magistrate may adjourn the case so you can ask the informant for a diversion recommendation. This is not the same thing as being granted diversion. There are still a few steps to go.
Other support. An instalment order allows you to pay off a court ordered debt in set amounts at set intervals. You can get separate instalment orders to pay off a number of debts. These orders can help you, but the process can also be used to wear you down and increase costs if you cannot manage the payment. Get other support if this is the case.
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discuss court-ordered funding. enquire about the Preferred Barristers List for major criminal cases (practitioners only). Phone – (03) 9269 0600. Email – grants@vla.vic.gov.au. For queries about court-ordered funded matters: s71 or s72 Family Violence Protection Act representation email FVCourtOrders@vla.vic.gov.au.
May 31, 2022 · It may be at litigation stage, with a pending court hearing, or the court may have ordered that the parties attend family dispute resolution with FDRS within a specific time frame. If lawyers don’t provide this information, FDRS will follow the usual process and write to each party, seeking to confirm agreement to mediation and allowing time for a response.
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We have a lawyer-assisted family dispute resolution service that can help your clients resolve their family disputes. It is called the Victoria Legal Aid Family Dispute Resolution Service (FDRS). Lawyers representing clients at FDRS should refer to our guidance for lawyers in More information. This ensures parties come prepared to have ...
