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Family, relationships and children
What happens when your relationship ends, or if you're suffering abuse or violence? What rights do children and young people have - their care, school, with the police?
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This chapter of the Law handbook covers all aspects of family law including marriage, separation, divorce, property, maintenance, de facto relationships and parenting.
An excellent introduction by Legal Aid NSW to family law which answers questions about your family, your children, your property, separation and divorce, child support and maintenance. Print copies can be ordered in community languages including Arabic, traditional Chinese, Dari/Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese.
This book written by the Women's Legal Service covers separation, divorce, children, domestic violence, AVOs, property settlement, court orders, and child support.
A practical guide for people undergoing separation and divorce, including information on making arrangements for your children, family violence and abuse, property, sample forms, and going to court.
A website by National Legal Aid for people affected by domestic and family violence.
NSW legislation dealing with child protection, including reporting and proceedings in the Children's Court.
Commonwealth legislation dealing with child support including the child support assessment formula.
Commonwealth legislation dealing with family law, including divorce, children and property.
Information about the two different types of AVOs - Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) and Apprehended Personal Violence Order (APVO) - including case studies and sample forms.
A community legal service that is dedicated to helping children and young people in Australia and their supporters to find a legal solution to their problems.
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