Legal self-help

Workers in Australia are allowed to request flexible work arrangements in certain circumstances.

This factsheet outlines the court process following a separation.

This factsheet looks at how property is divided when a person separates from their partner or spouse.

The law encourages parents to reach their own agreement in relation to the arrangements made for children after separation.

This factsheet is to help you understand when you can obtain financial assistance from your spouse or partner after you separate.

This factsheet outlines conduct that falls within the definition of family violence in family law and what you need to tell the court if you have experienced family violence.

This factsheet is to help you understand the law relating to child support.

Separation can be a very difficult decision. However, once the decision has been made to separate, this factsheet contains practical steps that may help to make separation smoother.

You can only take paid carers' leave in certain situations.

Many businesses are making employees redundant during the COVID-19 pandemic. Redundancy is a type of job loss that occurs when your employer no longer requires someone to work in your position. It should not be because of your performance as an employee.