Clarification on the Family Legal Advice Service processes [pdf, 388 KB]
...and protection proceedings are being progressed by Child, Youth and Family. In these circumstances, parties do not need to seek exemption from an FDR provider and lawyers do not need to refer parties to FDR. If this is the case, the lawyer should file the without notice application for court proceedings along with the application for legal aid on behalf of the client if applicable. Additionally a number of specialist domestic violence services are available to parties where further sup...