The Family Law system is undergoing reform. The Family Law Act has changed to try to ensure that children’s needs come first. Changes have been made to provide better recognition of the important role that grandparents, relatives and members of extended families play in children’s lives. The changes came into affect in July 2006.
Over the next three years the Australian Government is expanding existing services and setting up new services to provide information, advice, support and dispute resolution. This includes establishing 65 Family Relationship Centres across Australia.
For more information about the changes:
Family Relationships Online
Provides all families (whether together or separated) with information and advice about family relationship issues. Further informationFamily Relationship Advice Line
A national telephone service established to assist families affected by relationship or separation issues, tel. 1800 050 321 (National Freecall).
Salisbury Family Relationship Centre
Helps families in need of support to improve their relationships and avoid family breakdown or to better manage their family relationships after separation. Cnr James & Gawler Street Salisbury SA , tel. 8285 4499.
Legal Services Commission of SA
Provides free legal advice to any person on most legal matters. Free Family Law Information Sessions. The Primary Dispute Resolution (Family Law Conferencing) service. The Legal Services Commission of SA will pay for an interpreter if required. 82-98 Wakefield Street Adelaide SA 5000 and other offices, tel. 1300 366 424.
Legal Aid
When services beyond simple legal advice are needed and you can’t afford legal representation, you can apply for legal aid. 82-98 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000. tel. 1300 366 424.
Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement Inc. (ALRM)
Provides legal advice, counselling and•legal representation in family matters. 321-325 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000, tel. 8113 3700 (24 hour service for emergencies), 1800 643 222, email info@alrm.org.au. |
