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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

… file electronically (eFile) through the Commonwealth Courts Portal . Ann and Graham have separated after being together … for Consent Orders? How do I eFile? Commonwealth Courts Portal Application for Consent Orders (Do It Yourself Kit) …

Looking after yourself

… yourself: Seek professional help Focus on the children Stay healthy Talk to other people Things to avoid Related … how you can make the separation easier on the children. Stay healthy It’s important to look after your own physical … with a doctor who can advise you how to make a plan for staying healthy Make healthy choices about eating, alcohol …

Divorce

… Divorce is the formal legal ending of a marriage. It is … after the breakdown of a marriage. You do not have to get a divorce when you separate unless you want to … you wish to do. To be able to get divorced you need to show that your marriage has ‘irretrievably broken down’. This …

Child support

… to the child’s other parent (or carer). The Australian Government’s Child Support Scheme aims to ensure that …

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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 …

Going through separation

… Separation means the ending of an intimate partner relationship. This includes the end of a marriage, defacto relationship or … It is often a difficult time, and you may feel unsure about what to do next. This section provides information and …

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information

… The Australian Government is aware that parents are … to reach out and seek help to get through this crisis. The Department of Social Services is supporting individuals and …

Talking to children about separation

… Children need to be told that their parents are separating. They don’t usually need to … it centred on the basic, objective facts. Try to keep the discussions future focussed, describe the arrangements for … – don't set up competing activities, it spoils children's pleasure in being with either parent. Help for Parents after …

Questions and Answers About Separation for Children

Children are usually unsure of what is happening when their parents separate. Parents may be unsure themselves and find it hard to answer their children’s questions. This booklet attempts to answer the most commonly asked questions in simple terms a young …
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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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