WA Request an Undefended Hearing in Family Court?

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Regi

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21 December 2016
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Hi.

Early this year, I obtained a Violence Restraining Order against my ex. The other party then refused to do handovers on the usual place, as he was concerned about getting in contact with me, though the place we did the handovers was big enough without being close.

After several months, he agreed to have the child again. Then we had a court appointment after I filed an application in a case for travelling purposes. Family court made orders as the other party walked out of the appointment, giving them the chance to object to the orders within 2 months' time.

The other party refuses to follow the new orders and hasn't seen the child since. (The child spent total 1 week and about 4 weekend visits with the other parent).The other party objects now the orders.

Do you think it is wise to request an undefended hearing? And on which ground can I request such?
 

AllForHer

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23 July 2014
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If he's participating in proceedings, then it's not undefended...