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