Family, relationships and children

This looseleaf service has detailed information on topics including the Family Law Act, court procedure, divorce, maintenance, child support, parenting, property, superannuation, appeals, and costs.

Women’s Legal Service NSW provides free confidential legal advice and referrals to women in NSW, with a focus on family law, parenting issues, domestic violence, sexual assault and discrimination.

This chapter of the Law handbook covers the law relating to same sex couples, including parenting, medical decision making, relationship breakdown, immigration, and criminal matters.

This chapter of the Law handbook deals with domestic violence, including getting help, police, and legal remedies such as Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs).

This chapter of the Law handbook covers criminal law, care and protection, adoption, and other legal issues including schooling and medical treatment.

Find information about birth, death and marriage certificates, registration, relationships register, and change of name.

Find information for parents to help navigate the child support scheme, from the Commonwealth Department of Human Services.

Find information from NSW Family and Community Services about child protection in NSW, including what is child abuse, reporting suspected child abuse or neglect, and what happens if a report is made against you or a child in your care.

This issue looks at the prevalence of domestic violence and the legal framework that deals with offenders and victims, including AVOs and the court process.

Find family law information including how to reach an agreement without going to court, separation, divorce, parenting, property, family violence, and going to court.