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McKenzie Friend Services
Child Arrangements
For separated parents, Child Arrangements Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders, and Specific Issues Orders are essential tools for guiding decisions related to a child's upbringing and overall welfare.
Non-Molestation Orders
A non-molestation order is aimed at preventing your partner or ex-partner from using or threatening violence against you or your child, or intimidating, harassing or pestering you, in order to ensure the health, safety and well-being of yourself and your children.
Occupation Orders
Occupation orders are orders made by the courts to enforce, declare or restrict rights to occupy the matrimonial home. They are only a short-term solution and will not affect what happens to the property in the final settlement. Occupation orders can be granted under a number of different sections of the Act.
Divorce & Financial Settlements
The Legal agreements detailing the separation and division of assets, liabilities, and financial responsibilities between spouses are designed to ensure a fair and equitable distribution following the dissolution of a marriage.
Attend Court
While a McKenzie Friend does not typically address the court or examine witnesses, we excel in offering emotional support on the day, taking detailed notes during hearings, and providing quiet, insightful guidance to help you feel confident and prepared. In exceptional circumstances, judges may even grant a McKenzie Friend “rights of audience,” allowing us to speak in court for a particular case, further underscoring the trust and respect we earn in this vital role.
Breach of Orders
Parties named in a court order must follow the order. A party found to be in breach of an order may be fined, imprisoned, ordered to undertake unpaid work or have their assets seized. The penalty is at the discretion of the court.
Laboratory Testing
Representing yourself in court can make it challenging to arrange laboratory tests, which may be necessary in cases involving concerns about substance or alcohol misuse. We can assist by organizing these tests and ensuring that comprehensive reports are provided to the court and all parties involved in the proceedings.
Provide Support and Guidance
McKenzie Friends can help with court proceedings by providing moral support, taking notes, helping with case papers and giving layman support.
Co-Parenting Coaching
We assist separated and divorced parents in developing effective communication strategies, resolving conflicts, and creating cooperative parenting plans to ensure their children thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment. Additionally, we provide guidance on reaching out-of-court agreements and exploring alternative remedies to foster amicable solutions.