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Family law

Child Support Agency (CSA)

The Child Support Agency (CSA) is responsible for administering Australia's Child Support Scheme, supporting separated parents to transfer payments for the benefit of their children.

http://www.csa.gov.au/

Child support interview service

As part of the Child Support Agency (CSA) outreach program, CSA officers are available in NSW/ACT, Vic, Tas, WA, Qld and SA/NT to conduct face–to–face interviews with CSA customers.

http://australia.gov.au/service/child-support-interview-service

Child support online estimator

Use the Child Support online estimator to calculate an estimate of your child support and family assistance payments. The estimator uses the most current rates to give you an indication of your payments. The Family Assistance Office and the Child Support Agency will determine your actual payments.

http://australia.gov.au/service/child-support-online-estimator

Commonwealth Courts Portal

The Commonwealth Courts Portal is an initiative of the Family Court of Australia, Federal Court of Australia and Federal Magistrates Court of Australia. It provides web-based services for clients to access information about cases before the courts.

https://www.comcourts.gov.au/

Families

The Attorney-General's Department administers policy regarding family law through the Family Law Branch and Family Pathways Branch. These branches provide information on specific aspects of the family, including the following: children; marriage; family violence; dispute resolution and superannuation.

http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/Families2_Families

Family Court of Australia (FCA)

The Family Court of Australia has jurisdiction over all matrimonial causes and associated responsibilities.

http://www.familycourt.gov.au/

Family Law Council (FLC)

The functions of the The Family Law Council are to advise and make recommendations to the Attorney-General concerning the workings of the Family Law Act and other legislation relating to family law; the working of legal aid in relation to family law; and any other matters relating to family law.

http://www.ag.gov.au/flc

Family Law Courts

This Family Court of Australia site provides topic based information about family law and a court tour. Includes information on family law principles; separation and divorce; children's matters; property and money matters; getting help; family violence; about going to court; and appeals.

http://www.familylawcourts.gov.au/

Family law kit - Australian Federal Police

If you are involved in family law matters, the Family law kit may assist you. The kit contains information relating to family law matters for residents of each State and Territory in Australia and how to prevent a child from being removed from the Commonwealth of Australia.

http://www.afp.gov.au/policing/family-law/family-law-kit.aspx

Family Relationship Advice Line

The Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321 is a national telephone service established to assist families affected by relationship or separation issues.

http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/Services/FRAL/Pages/default.aspx

Family Relationship Centres

The Family Relationship Centres provide a source of information and confidential advice for families at all stages in their life. Whether you are starting a relationship, wanting to make your relationship stronger, or having relationship difficulties, the Centres can help.

http://australia.gov.au/service/family-relationship-centres

Family Relationships Online

Family Relationships Online provides all families (whether together or separated) with information and advice about family relationship issues. It also allows families to find out about a range of services that can assist them to manage relationship issues, including agreeing on appropriate arrangements for children after parents separate.

http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/

Law internet resources - family law

This guide contains links to Internet resources and documents in the area of federal family law, as well as providing links to other guides and directories which contain material on State and Territory and overseas law.

http://www.aph.gov.au/library/intguide/law/famlaw.htm

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