Swift legal action to recover your child when wrongfully retained
Recovery orders are urgent applications. If your child has been wrongfully taken or retained, immediate legal action is essential. Contact a recovery order specialist today.
Recovery orders are urgent court orders issued under Section 67Q of the Family Law Act 1975. They're powerful legal tools used when a child has been wrongfully removed or retained, requiring the immediate return of the child to their rightful carer. In Melbourne, experienced recovery order lawyers can help you navigate this emergency process to ensure your child's swift and safe return.
Recovery orders grant extensive powers to ensure child recovery:
Meet with a recovery order specialist immediately. They'll assess your situation, review existing orders, and determine if you meet the criteria for an urgent application.
Your lawyer prepares an urgent application including:
In urgent cases, the court may hear your application without notifying the other party (ex parte) to prevent the child being hidden or moved further.
If satisfied, the judge issues recovery orders with specific directions for child recovery, often including police assistance provisions.
Orders are served and executed, often with Federal Police assistance. The child is recovered and returned according to court directions.
Return date hearing scheduled (usually within 14-21 days) for ongoing parenting arrangements and any breach consequences.
Recovery orders are serious legal remedies with significant consequences:
When a child is taken to another state:
For international child removal:
When family violence is involved:
Once your child is recovered, important follow-up steps include:
The sooner you act, the better the chances of swift recovery. Many lawyers offer same-day emergency consultations for recovery order matters.
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