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Summary

To find family law specialists in New South Wales, use online directories or legal referral services. Family law matters are handled in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. For filing applications in Childrens Court, its best to submit as soon as possible, but consulting a legal professional is advised. In New South Wales, police must serve an AVO and record the service. If not properly served, the AVO can be challenged in court. If a man is unaware of an AVO and is arrested, he should request proof of service, challenge the AVO, and seek interim custody orders. Legal advice is recommended for personalized guidance.

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can you provide statistics and facts on court matters in my city?
While I can't provide specific statistics for your city, I can offer general information about court matters in New South Wales:
- Family law matters are often handled in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
- Common issues include divorce, child custody, and property settlements.
- Legal Aid NSW offers support for eligible individuals.
If you need more detailed information, local court websites or the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research may have relevant data.
im going to file for an application in childrens court to contest a care order applied by dcj , when can i submit my application? would it best to submit it on my next court date relating to the matter or is asap the best way to go ?
It's generally advisable to submit your application to the Children's Court as soon as possible to ensure timely consideration. However, submitting it on your next court date might be more strategic if you want to discuss the matter directly with the judge or magistrate. It's important to consult with a legal professional for personalized advice. Have you considered seeking legal aid or consulting with a family law specialist?
what is the difference in process if i submit asap lets say before next court date
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Submitting your application to the Children's Court ASAP means it can be processed sooner, possibly speeding up proceedings. Submitting on your court date allows direct discussion with the judge. Consider consulting a legal professional to determine the best strategy for your situation. Do you need guidance on finding a legal aid service?
is it the law in new south wales australia that when a police officer applies for an avo they are to serve the avo to the person and make a record of the paperwork being served and explained unto said person ?
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In New South Wales, when a police officer applies for an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO), the following generally applies:
- The police officer must serve the AVO on the person named in the order.
- A record of service should be made, detailing how and when the paperwork was served.
Would you like any more information about AVOs?
and in the occasion where this has not occured correctly what might the person named in the order be able to do to be rectified
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If the AVO was not correctly served, the person named in the order can:
- Request proof of service from the police.
- Challenge the AVO in court if proper procedure wasn't followed.
- Seek legal advice to explore options for contesting the AVO.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with this?
and if the court finds proper procedure was not followed by the police officer , then what ? are there penalties will the officer be held accountable ? will the avo be dismissed
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If the court finds that proper procedure was not followed by the police officer in serving an AVO, the following may occur:
- The AVO might be dismissed due to improper service.
- The court could order a proper re-service.
- The officer may face internal disciplinary actions, but this is typically handled by the police department.
Would you like more information on how to proceed or find legal assistance?
... the police arrest a man for contravene of avo the man is taken into custody. the man is the full time carer of his two biological sons aged * & *. the man does not know what will happen with his children until hours later when police question the man , and the man requests for his two children to go with their grandparents until the man is granted bail. the following day bail is granted for the man. the man calls the grandparents and they proceed to tell the man : yes your two sons are here they are ok but you can not pick them up due to there being an avo in place. this is the first the man is hearing of an avo. it should be noted that the date is the 31st of december new years eve. courts have closed and dont re open until the 7th of Jan. what sort of legal action can this man take??
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The man may consider the following steps:
- Request proof of service for the AVO from the police.
- Challenge the AVO in court for improper service.
- Seek interim court orders regarding custody until the court reopens.
- Contact a family law solicitor for guidance.
Would you like more information on how to find legal assistance?