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Additional Resources For You
A selection of credible links to resources that help you be better informed.
Domestic Violence Help Directory
18 September 2021
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DIRECTORY |
A helpful website with a range of links and services if you are concerned about domestic and family violence you are experiencing or witnessing.
What is Domestic Violence?
18 September 2021
NSW POLICE |
Domestic and Family Violence is a crime. If you fear you, or someone you know, is a victim of domestic and family violence, this site provides vital information and advice about what you can do next. This site includes important information about Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVO) and describes the sorts of behaviours that concern police.
Wills and Power of Attorney
18 September 2021
THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT |
The MoneySmart website provides advice for citizens regarding estate planning, specifically wills and powers of attorney. To begin your thinking about estate planning, this is a helpful spot to start - and you can collate your research for your discussion with your solicitor when you are ready.
Research about the Systems of Justice available to you
18 September 2021
FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA |
This website provides all the information you need to get a better understanding of our system of justice in relation to family law litigation. Court proceedings should be the last resort. If it is safe to do so, you can take ownership of your dispute, but if it is unsafe to resolve the dispute, the Court can help.
Research the Family Law jurisdiction in NSW
18 September 2021
FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA |
The Court's jurisdiction includes applications for divorce and spousal maintenance, property and financial disputes, parenting orders, enforcement of orders, location and recovery orders, warrants for the apprehension or detention of a child, and determination of parentage.
Separate Smarter - Resources provided by our Court System
18 September 2021
FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA |
For couples and families navigating separation, this site provides helpful instructions and advice about what to do next. It contains recommendations about what you might like to consider when you engage a solicitor - even if you don't intend to proceed to court. The site also provides options available to you to attempt to resolve disagreements before escalating a matter in the Court system.
Divorce - Resources provided by our Court System
18 December 2021
FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA |
For couples who accept that there is no reasonable chance they will get back together, the Court can grant a "no fault" divorce, which is the legal end to your marriage. This site provides information about divorce in Australia, including a helpful flowchart graphic, but remember, divorce does not determine issues of financial support, property division or arrangements with children.
Divorce and Separation Financial Checklist
18 September 2021
THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT |
The MoneySmart website provides a helpful financial checklist for parties experiencing separation and divorce. The checklist provides a helpful research tool for people collating documents in readiness to engage a solicitor in a matter of property settlement. The site also flags issues involving children, as well as domestic violence and financial abuse.
Children - Resources provided by our Court System
18 September 2021
FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA |
Parents are the most important people in a child's life, and this site outlines the best arrangements for the children when there is NO SAFETY OR RISK ISSUES. This site is helpful to remind you what a child needs and what you need to consider in making parenting arrangements for your child. This area of law also covers parenting proceedings, medical procedure proceedings, passport proceedings and surrogacy proceedings.
Finances and Property - Resources provided by our Court System
18 September 2021
FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA |
Whether a couple separates after a marriage or a de facto relationship, they need to divide and settle their property and debts. There may be matters of child support or spousal maintenance. This site provides information about how the Court can help, as well as important time limits that apply to its jurisdiction.
Appeals, Subpoenas and More - Resources provided by our Court System
18 September 2021
FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA |
There are a number of other areas covered by family law, and this site provides that information, covering appeals, subpoenas, costs and litigation guardians.
Family Law Forms
18 September 2021
FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA |
While it can be tempting to embark on self-representation, and the resources are available to do so, many find the specialist knowledge and processes too foreign to navigate concurrent to the other aspects of their matter. However, often clients can support their legal representation in the preparation of materials using these forms, and your solicitor has the expertise and experience to modify and adjust them appropriate to your case and for acceptable practice in our court systems.