Family, Relationships and Children

 

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Domestic and Family Violence

Domestic and Family Violence Fact Sheet
A factsheet on what family violence is, what it looks like and who can be involved.

Child Care and Protection
Child protection is about keeping children safe and working out if a child needs care or protection.

Macarthur Legal Centre

Human Rights and Domestic Violence
The information sheets provide practical information about your rights in relation to financial and parenting issues.

Immigration and Domestic Violence
Factsheet discussing what can potentially happen with DIAC if you’re experiencing domestic violence.

Aboriginal Family Violence Video 
A video discussing family law options for Aboriginal families and community.

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Apprehended Violence Orders

Shoal Coast Community Legal Centre

AVO, what is it?
Information sheet explaining what an AVO is, what is looks like and examples.

Inner City Legal Centre 

How do I get an AVO
This fact sheet provides information about getting an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) for LGBTQI.

Central Coast Legal Centre 

AVO’s: What, How & Going to Court Video 
Video discussing the basics of an Apprehended Violence Order and what happens during court.

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Family Law

Parenting 

Elizabeth Evatt Community Legal Centre

Parenting Plans and Consent Orders
A workbook for separating parents considering mediation or entering a Parenting Plan or Consent Orders.

Hume Riverina Community Legal Centre 

Areas of Consideration in Parenting Arrangements
A fact sheet outlining what factors should be considered when discussing parenting arrangements

Property

Macarthur Legal Centre

Property Settlement Information Sheet
An information sheet discussing what happens what parties agree or disagree on settlement of properties.

Shoal Coast Community Legal Centre 

Family Law Property Settlement Workbook
A workbook for separated partners who are trying to mediate with your partner to reach a property settlement or preparing an application to a court for a property settlement.

Divorce 

Macarthur Legal Centre 

Divorce Factsheet
A factsheet outline the basics of divorce and useful contacts that can help you navigate divorce in the legal system.

South-West Sydney Community Legal Centre 

Divorce – No Marriage Certificate
A fact sheet asking – “I want a divorce but don’t have my overseas marriage certificate – What can I do?".

Child Support 

Redfern Legal Centre

Family Law Factsheet – Child Support
This factsheet is to help you understand the law relating to child support.

 

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Wills & Estate and Planning Ahead

Inner City Legal Centre

Wills and Estate planning Factsheet
Making a will can give you peace of mind that your assets will be left to the people you choose.

Southwest Sydney Legal Centre 

Power of Attorney
A fact sheet discussing planning ahead: enduring power of attorney.

Shoal Coast Community Legal Centre 

After Someone Dies E-Book
An E-book discussing the processes of what happens after an individual in the family passes.


Renting, tenancy & housing