Receiving your final court orders is a significant milestone, but it's not always the end of the road. Sometimes, circumstances change, and an order needs to be modified or, frustratingly, …

Receiving your final court orders is a significant milestone, but it's not always the end of the road. Sometimes, circumstances change, and an order needs to be modified or, frustratingly, the other party fails to comply. The Stage 6 Pack is a comprehensive guide that helps you understand your legal options to vary or enforce family law orders in Australia. It provides practical guidance on what to do when an order isn't being followed and how to formally ask the court for a change.

Why You Need This Pack:

• Enforce Compliance: When an order is breached, a Contravention Application is the formal legal mechanism to bring the issue before the court. This pack will guide you on how to prepare a sworn affidavit with specific details of the breach and its impact. You'll learn about the court's powers to enforce compliance, including issuing warnings, ordering make-up time, or imposing fines.
• Vary Outdated Orders: Life is dynamic, and orders may become unworkable due to significant changes in circumstances. The pack explains what counts as a "significant change," such as a parent's relocation, a child's maturing needs, or changes in employment. You'll learn how to file a Form 2 Application and justify your request with a persuasive affidavit.

• Avoid Critical Mistakes: This guide highlights the top 6 mistakes people make when trying to enforce or vary orders, such as not giving enough detail in the affidavit, using enforcement when a variation is more appropriate, or filing without making a genuine effort to resolve the issue first.
• Know the Right Path for You: The pack helps you decide whether you should enforce an existing order or apply to vary it, based on whether your goal is compliance or a change to the legal terms. You will also learn about the importance of trying negotiation and mediation before formal court action, as it can save you time, money, and stress.