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  • 1.The information provided is general in nature and may not apply to your specific circumstances. Australian family law is complex and individual situations vary significantly.
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  • 5.Laws change frequently. While we strive for accuracy, information may not reflect the most recent legal developments or amendments.

If you are experiencing family violence or are in immediate danger, please contact 000 (Emergency) or 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) for 24/7 support.

Find a Family Lawyer

Search our directory of Legal Aid commissions, community legal centres, specialist services, and Law Society referral services across all Australian states and territories.

If you are in immediate danger, call 000. For family violence support, call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).

Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) are available at all FCFCOA court registries for people affected by family violence.

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National Organisations

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National Legal Aid
National Organisation

National Legal Aid is the peak body for Legal Aid Commissions across Australia. It coordinates legal aid services and advocates for access to justice for disadvantaged Australians.

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ACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Legal Aid (Free/Means-Tested)
National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSILS)
National Organisation

NATSILS is the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services. They provide culturally safe legal assistance to First Nations peoples across all areas of law including family law.

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Community Legal Centre (Free)
Community Legal Centres Australia
National Organisation

Community Legal Centres Australia represents over 160 community-based legal services across all states and territories. CLCs provide free legal advice and services to people who cannot afford a private lawyer.

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Community Legal Centre (Free)
Justice Connect
National Organisation

Justice Connect connects people who cannot afford a lawyer with pro bono legal help from volunteer lawyers at leading law firms. They operate in NSW and Victoria.

NSWVIC
Pro Bono (Free)
Family Relationship Advice Line
National Organisation

A national telephone service providing information, advice, and referrals for families affected by relationship or separation issues. Operates Monday to Friday 8am–8pm and Saturday 10am–4pm (AEST).

ACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Community Legal Centre (Free)

Legal Aid Commissions

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Legal Aid ACT
Legal Aid Commission

Legal Aid ACT provides free legal information, advice, and representation to eligible people in the Australian Capital Territory. Their family law team assists with all aspects of family law matters.

ACT
Legal Aid (Free/Means-Tested)
Legal Aid NSW
Legal Aid Commission

Legal Aid NSW is the largest legal aid provider in Australia. They offer comprehensive family law services including advice, representation, and dispute resolution across NSW.

NSW
Legal Aid (Free/Means-Tested)
Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission
Legal Aid Commission

The NT Legal Aid Commission provides legal assistance to eligible Territorians. They have a strong focus on culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.

NT
Legal Aid (Free/Means-Tested)
Legal Aid Queensland
Legal Aid Commission

Legal Aid Queensland provides legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders. Their family law division is one of the largest in Australia, with offices across the state.

QLD
Legal Aid (Free/Means-Tested)
Legal Services Commission of South Australia
Legal Aid Commission

The Legal Services Commission of SA provides legal assistance to eligible South Australians. They offer a comprehensive range of family law services.

SA
Legal Aid (Free/Means-Tested)
Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania
Legal Aid Commission

Legal Aid Tasmania provides legal assistance to eligible Tasmanians. They offer family law services through offices in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, and Burnie.

TAS
Legal Aid (Free/Means-Tested)
Victoria Legal Aid
Legal Aid Commission

Victoria Legal Aid is one of Australia's largest legal aid providers. Their family law program offers extensive services including advice, representation, dispute resolution, and specialist programs.

VIC
Legal Aid (Free/Means-Tested)
Legal Aid Western Australia
Legal Aid Commission

Legal Aid WA provides legal assistance to eligible Western Australians. They offer family law services through the Family Court of WA (which has its own jurisdiction) and the FCFCOA.

WA
Legal Aid (Free/Means-Tested)

Community Legal Centres

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Women's Legal Service NSW
Community Legal Centre

Women's Legal Service NSW provides free legal advice, information, and referrals to women in NSW on family law, domestic violence, and sexual assault matters.

NSW
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Law Access NSW
Community Legal Centre

Law Access NSW is a free government telephone service that provides legal information, referrals, and in some cases, advice for people who have a legal problem in NSW.

NSW
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Redfern Legal Centre
Community Legal Centre

Redfern Legal Centre provides free legal services to people in inner Sydney and surrounding areas, including family law advice and assistance.

NSW
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Women's Legal Service Victoria
Community Legal Centre

Women's Legal Service Victoria provides free legal advice and representation to women experiencing family law issues, family violence, and sexual assault in Victoria.

VIC
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Fitzroy Legal Service
Community Legal Centre

Fitzroy Legal Service provides free legal advice and casework services to people in the City of Yarra and surrounding areas in Melbourne.

VIC
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Women's Legal Service Queensland
Community Legal Centre

Women's Legal Service Queensland provides free legal advice and representation to Queensland women on family law, domestic violence, and child protection matters.

QLD
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Caxton Legal Centre
Community Legal Centre

Caxton Legal Centre is one of Queensland's largest community legal centres, providing free legal advice and services in family law and other areas.

QLD
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Men's Legal Service (Caxton)
Community Legal Centre

The Men's Legal Service, operated by Caxton Legal Centre, provides free legal advice to men in Queensland on family law matters. It specifically addresses the legal needs of men going through separation.

QLD
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Women's Legal Service SA
Community Legal Centre

Women's Legal Service SA provides free legal advice and representation to women in South Australia on family law, domestic violence, and related matters.

SA
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Uniting Communities Law Centre
Community Legal Centre

Uniting Communities Law Centre provides free legal advice and assistance to disadvantaged people in South Australia, including family law matters.

SA
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Women's Legal Service WA
Community Legal Centre

Women's Legal Service WA provides free legal advice and representation to women in Western Australia on family law and domestic violence matters.

WA
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Sussex Street Community Law Service
Community Legal Centre

Sussex Street Community Law Service provides free legal advice and assistance to people in the southern suburbs of Perth, including family law matters.

WA
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Women's Legal Centre ACT
Community Legal Centre

The Women's Legal Centre ACT provides free legal advice and representation to women in the ACT on family law, domestic violence, and discrimination matters.

ACT
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Hobart Community Legal Service
Community Legal Centre

Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal advice and assistance to people in southern Tasmania, including family law matters.

TAS
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Women's Legal Service Tasmania
Community Legal Centre

Women's Legal Service Tasmania provides free legal advice and representation to women in Tasmania on family law and domestic violence matters.

TAS
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Darwin Community Legal Service
Community Legal Centre

Darwin Community Legal Service provides free legal advice and assistance to people in the Darwin and Top End region, including family law matters with a focus on culturally appropriate services.

NT
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Central Australian Women's Legal Service
Community Legal Centre

CAWLS provides free legal advice and representation to women in Central Australia, including Alice Springs and remote communities, with a strong focus on Aboriginal women's legal needs.

NT
Community Legal Centre (Free)

Specialist Legal Services

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Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS)
Specialist Legal Service

FASS provides free legal and social support services at family law courts for people affected by family violence. Available at FCFCOA registries across Australia.

ACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Relationships Australia
Specialist Legal Service

Relationships Australia provides Family Dispute Resolution (mediation), counselling, and support services. They operate Family Relationship Centres across Australia where you can access free or low-cost mediation.

ACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Sliding Scale / Income-BasedCommunity Legal Centre (Free)
Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT
Specialist Legal Service

The Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT provides culturally safe legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW and ACT, including family law and care and protection matters.

NSWACT
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Aboriginal Family Legal Service (Victoria)
Specialist Legal Service

Provides culturally safe family law and family violence legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria.

VIC
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Refugee and Immigration Legal Service (RAILS)
Specialist Legal Service

RAILS provides free legal advice and representation to refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Queensland, including family violence matters that intersect with immigration status.

QLD
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Inner City Legal Centre — LGBTIQ+ Legal Service
Specialist Legal Service

The Inner City Legal Centre operates a specialist LGBTIQ+ legal service providing free legal advice on family law, domestic violence, and discrimination matters.

NSW
Community Legal Centre (Free)
Seniors Rights Service
Specialist Legal Service

Seniors Rights Service provides free legal advice to older people in NSW, including on elder abuse, family disputes, and financial exploitation by family members.

NSW
Community Legal Centre (Free)

Law Society / Referral Services

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ACT Law Society
Law Society / Referral Service

The ACT Law Society operates a lawyer referral service that can connect you with a family law practitioner in the ACT. Initial consultations may be offered at a reduced rate.

ACT
Hourly RateFixed Fee
Law Society of New South Wales — Solicitor Referral Service
Law Society / Referral Service

The Law Society of NSW Solicitor Referral Service connects you with a law firm that specialises in your area of need. They also operate a Pro Bono Scheme for eligible clients.

NSW
Hourly RateFixed Fee
Law Society Northern Territory
Law Society / Referral Service

The Law Society NT can help you find a family law practitioner in the Northern Territory.

NT
Hourly RateFixed Fee
Queensland Law Society — Find a Solicitor
Law Society / Referral Service

The Queensland Law Society's Find a Solicitor service helps you locate a family law solicitor in Queensland. You can search by location and area of practice.

QLD
Hourly RateFixed Fee
Law Society of South Australia — See a Lawyer Referral Service
Law Society / Referral Service

The Law Society of SA's See a Lawyer Referral Service connects you with law firms that specialise in family law in your preferred location in South Australia.

SA
Hourly RateFixed Fee
Law Society of Tasmania
Law Society / Referral Service

The Law Society of Tasmania can help you find a family law practitioner in Tasmania.

TAS
Hourly RateFixed Fee
Law Institute of Victoria — Find Your Lawyer
Law Society / Referral Service

The Law Institute of Victoria's Find Your Lawyer Referral Service operates Monday to Friday and connects you with a family law practitioner. Phone service: 9am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–4pm.

VIC
Hourly RateFixed Fee
Law Society of Western Australia — Find a Lawyer
Law Society / Referral Service

The Law Society of WA's Find a Lawyer service helps you locate a family law practitioner in Western Australia. Note: WA has its own Family Court with separate jurisdiction.

WA
Hourly RateFixed Fee