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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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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.
This looseleaf service has detailed information on topics including the Family Law Act, the Family Court, divorce, children, and maintenance. It is also available online in the State Library.
Information from Legal Aid NSW. Find out what your rights are when you’re dealing with police on the streets in NSW. Print copies can be ordered in community languages including Arabic, Dari/Farsi and Hazaragi.
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 the law relating to same sex couples, including parenting, medical decision making, relationship breakdown, immigration, and criminal matters.
This chapter of the Law handbook covers criminal law, care and protection, adoption, and other legal issues including schooling and medical treatment.
Looking for more? The State Library has a wealth of legal information in its collections. Try searching our various resources to find more.