How to Draft an Affidavit
Rochelle Macredie B.A. B.Sc LLB
Solicitor

The advice in the following article relates primarily to the law in New South Wales. Interstate readers will need to make their own enquiries in order to ascertain whether the legal situation is the same in their jurisdiction.

What is an Affidavit?

An affidavit is defined as a statement in writing that sets out the facts of a case. It sets out the evidence in a matter. It must be either sworn or affirmed, usually before a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths or lawyer, as a true record. This swearing or affirming process is referred to as attesting. Affirming means that you state that you will tell the truth and usually that you are aware of the penalties for making a wilfully false statement.

Why You Should Always Defend an Apprehended Violence Order
Rochelle Macredie B.A. B.Sc LLB
Solicitor*

The advice in the following article relates primarily to the law in New South Wales. Interstate readers will need to make their own enquiries in order to ascertain whether the legal situation is the same in their jurisdiction.

First of all, we need to define two terms used. The first term is Applicant and the second is Respondent.

Applicant means the person who applies for an order in this context.

Respondent means the person on whom the order is made. 

What Is an Apprehended Violence Order?

The Power of DOCS to Enter Premises
Rochelle Macredie B.A. B.Sc LLB
Solicitor*

The advice in the following article relates primarily to the law in New South Wales.  Interstate readers will need to make their own enquiries in order to ascertain whether the legal situation is the same in their jurisdiction.

Contrary to popular belief, Department of Community Services (DOCS) personnel do not have a right to enter your premises to search for or remove children or young persons in need of care and protection without the warrant of an authorised officer.  They cant just do as they like  they too are bound by the law!