- Separation & divorce
- Care of children
- About Family Court
- Family violence
- Relationship property
- Challenge a will
Family
Get information about family issues, and other times when you need help.
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Separation & divorce »
Get help to separate or divorce when your marriage, civil union or de facto relationship ends.
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Care of children »
Information on making arrangements for the care of your children and how the Family Court can help you sort out arrangements.
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About Family Court »
Find out how the Family Court and other services can help you resolve problems.
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Family violence »
Information on how to get help and/or legal protection from the Family Court if you're in, or have been in, a domestic relationship with a person being violent.
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Relationship property »
Get help to make agreements about relationship property and assets at any time during your relationship, or when the relationship ends or the other partner dies.
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Challenge a will »
Find out the reasons you can challenge a will and how to do it in Family Court.
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Change sex on your birth certificate »
How to change the sex on your birth certificate.
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Powers to make decisions for others »
How you can help people who may not be fully able to make decisions for themselves, including information on enduring power of attorney, welfare guardians, property managers and Personal Orders.
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Court ordered treatment »
The court can order treatment for mental health issues, alcohol and substance abuse or other addiction issues.
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Information for lawyers & service providers »
Resources for lawyers and service providers, including without notice applications, mediation and parenting courses.
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Civil restraint orders to prevent meritless cases »
The Family Court can make an order to restrict a person from starting or continuing to bring civil cases which are unwarranted or meritless.
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Get consent to marry if you’re aged 16 or 17 »
If you’re aged 16 or 17 and want to marry, or be in a civil union or de facto relationship with someone, you’ll need the consent of a Family Court judge.
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Contact the Family Court »
Find out how to contact or find a Family Court.
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