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  • Having relationship difficulties
    Having relationship difficulties
    • Working things out

      Relationships can be rewarding, but also complex. At times, we need support to deal with relationship difficulties. You can seek support from friends and family, or get help from professional services.

    • Relationship education and skills

      There may be times in your life when a lot of change occurs and you are looking for help to adapt to this change.

    • Dealing with distress

      Relationship problems often cause significant distress. Distress can show itself in many ways. You might feel emotions such as anger or sadness, or physical symptoms such as weight change or migraines.

    • Abusive or unhealthy behaviour

      Healthy relationships start with feeling respected and safe. You have a right to respect and safety in all your relationships.

  • Going through separation
    Going through separation
    • Alternatives to court

      You don’t necessarily have to go to court after a relationship ends to make arrangements for children and property.

    • Separation and counselling

      Counselling helps couples and families to manage relationship issues arising from relationship changes, separation and divorce.

    • Money and property

      Information about financial issues after the end of a relationship, and where to get additional information specific to your situation.

    • You and family law

      An introduction to Australian family law and the family courts, and where to get more information particular to your needs.

    • Going to court

      Introductory information about when you may need to go to a Family Law Court.

    • Family mediation and dispute resolution

      Separated families can use family mediation to help resolve disputes.

    • Divorce

      Basic information about divorce law in Australia.

    • Looking after yourself

      It’s important to look after yourself when a relationship is ending, and to take positive action to get the support you need.

    • Grandparents and other family members

      General information for grandparents and other extended family members who are affected by family separation.

  • Children & parenting after separation
    Children & parenting after separation
    • Talking to children about separation

      Explaining parental separation to children is difficult. This section includes some suggestions and links to other places to get advice and support.

    • Services for children

      Separation brings significant changes to children’s lives. There are services available to help children and young people who need support after their parents separate.

    • Children’s safety

      The safety and wellbeing of children is important at all times, including during and after separation.

    • Parenting agreements

      Information to support parents to make their own post-separation parenting agreements.

    • Children and family law

      General information about Australian family law relating to children.

    • Child support

      What is child support and where to find out more about it.

    • Re-partnering & blended families

      How to deal with the opportunities and challenges for post-separation parenting after a new relationship begins.

  • Dealing with family & domestic violence
    Dealing with family & domestic violence
    • Family and domestic violence support

      Violence and abusive behaviour are never acceptable. How to get help if you are affected by family and domestic violence.

    • Family violence orders

      Basic information about family and domestic violence orders and links to further sources of information and support.

    • Family violence and family law

      The risk of family violence increases at the time of relationship breakdown and separation. This section provides general information about the Australian family law system’s approach to family violence.

  • Talk to someone
    Talk to someone
    • Family Relationship Advice Line

      The Family Relationship Advice Line is a national telephone service that helps families affected by relationship or separation issues.

    • Find local help

      Search for a range of services in your area. Contact the organisation to find out more about the services they offer and how they could help you.

    • Family Relationship Centres

      A Family Relationship Centre can help you by providing information about family relationships at all stages.

    • Other help lines

      Sometimes we need help to deal with difficult situations. Calls to these helplines are free, independent and confidential.

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Alternatives to court

… Most Australians do not need to go to a family law court to make arrangements for children and parenting or … property after their relationship ends. While a divorce order must be obtained through the court, there is no need for parenting and financial …

Looking after yourself

… social media misuse – e.g. posting humiliating or offensive material about them, venting your emotions online, … Mensline Kidsline Family Relationship Advice Line Beyond Blue Black Dog Australian Psychologists Association Legal …

Divorce

Divorce is the formal legal ending of a marriage. It is separate and distinct from property settlement and parenting arrangements after the breakdown of a marriage. You do not have to get a divorce when you separate unless you want to remarry, but staying …

Re-partnering & blended families

… available for families in these situations.  Renegotiating parenting agreements Help and advice for families Legal and financial issues Related links Next steps Renegotiating parenting agreements Sometimes the issues involved are … over. Michaela now has a new relationship with Adam. She plans to move in with the girls with Adam who has a house on …

Child support

What is child support Child support is financial support for a child paid by a parent to the child’s other parent (or carer). The Australian Government’s Child Support Scheme aims to ensure that children receive an adequate level of financial support from …

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Having relationship difficulties

Relationships can be rewarding, but also complex, and at times we need support to deal with relationship difficulties.  You can seek informal support from friends and family, or get help from professional organisations. Working things out Relationship …

Going through separation

… Separation means the ending of an intimate partner relationship. This includes the end of a marriage, defacto relationship or … to court Grandparents and other family members … Going through separation …

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information

… The Australian Government is aware that parents are naturally concerned about the safety of their children and how the measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19 will affect their lives. For … Parents and carers are expected to comply with court orders in relation to parenting arrangements, consistent with …

Talking to children about separation

… future focussed, describe the arrangements for future parenting, and explain how you think it might make things … a good time, or outings and gifts take the place of normal parenting. 'I still love him but he doesn't love me' 'I want … suspend the fighting while they are developing a parenting plan.  Related links Making a Parenting Plan Services for …
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Family Relationship Advice Line: 1800 050 321

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New ‘amica’ online service to assist couples to separate amicably

amica is a ground-breaking new digital service that empowers separating couples to resolve their family law disputes online.

amica uses artificial intelligence technology to suggest a split of assets, based on the kinds of agreements reached by other couples in similar circumstances, and how courts generally handle similar disputes. amica can also assist parents to develop a parenting plan for their children.

Find out more about amica and see if it’s right for you

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