Greetings everyone. Today I head back to Perth after a week away. Compulsory learning for lawyers makes sure we are kept up to date on changes to the law and how it operates in Perth so we can better look after your interests.
Hopefully I am refreshed.
I will be back on Monday no doubt to a large pile of emails waiting for me.
Some new things to be aware of are the new rules about cross examining in the Family Court. From September your ex cannot personally question you in Court if there has been domestic violence. Rules apply so please ask us about this.
But it is a great step forward and will stop the fear of telling the Court your story and also prevent further abuse in the pretext of the courtroom.
For self represented litigants you will need a lawyer or you will not be able to ask questions of your ex in court. Again rules apply but there is legal aid (regardless of your circumstances but again some rules apply) available for a lawyer for you in these cases. Make your enquires early as the Court may not allow you to adjourn a trial because you are now prepared.
The word from the judiciary is that you have been warned.
Talk to us if you think this affects you.
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