Women’s Legal Service
The Women’s Legal Service provides confidential and free legal advice and referral to women on all legal matters including
- Family Law – what happens to the children following a separation
- Separation and divorce
- Property settlements (marital, de facto and same sex relationships)
- Family violence – what is family violence and how to obtain a Family Violence Order
- Spousal maintenance and child support
- Child protection
- If you have experienced violence, abuse or threats – what are your legal options
- If you have been the victim of a crime – your right to compensation
- If you have been charged with a crime or are a witness
- How to make a will
- How to obtain benefits from a deceased Estate
- Power of Attorneys and Guardianship and Administration
- Problems with neighbours
- Discrimination and sexual harassment
- Your rights as a consumer
- If you owe or are owed money
- Unfair dismissal and employment conditions
- Medical treatment – your rights as a patient
Appointments can be made and a free telephone advice line is available