Posts tagged family court
The Invisible Domestic Violence

Coercive control is a form of behaviour which can often be found in cycle of violence type partner or intimate relationships. It is a complex issue and can take a number of forms.

The National Domestic and Family Violence Bench Book describes coercive control as a course of conduct aimed at dominating and controlling another. The Bench Book notes victims experience feelings of “walking on eggshells”…

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HOW TO DRESS FOR COURT

There is a particular dress code which should be adhered to when you are appearing in Court. There is an expectation that Applicants, Respondents and Defendants dress appropriately for the occasion and as a general rule, this would ordinarily mean strict formal attire for both men and women during any Court appearance. Dressing appropriately demonstrates to the Judge or Magistrate that you respect his or her Court, are interested in the case and appreciate the gravity and importance of the occasion.

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