It was a Family Court psychologist’s report that came with a heavy cost. Not only in monetary terms — although at $25,000 the psychologist’s fees were high. But also in its human toll, which continues more than seven years after it was handed to the Family Court of Western Australia…

The government launched the inquiry to look into concerns including the onus of proof required to gain an apprehended violence order, the cost of the court process and claims of false evidence being used against former partners…

HUNDREDS of single parents in Geelong could be up to $100 a week worse off when they are pushed off the single-parent pension and on to the Newstart allowance in less than two weeks…