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My family or relationship

Information about what to do when you separate from your partner or need help to care for your child.

Adoption and surrogacy

Adoption and surrogacy

Find out more about adoption and surrogacy in NSW.
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Care and protection

Care and protection

Find out more about how to get help when there are concerns for the welfare of a child or young person.
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Child support

Child support

Find out more about applying for, and paying, child support.
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Divorce

Divorce

Find out more about how to apply for, and respond to an application for, divorce.
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Domestic and family violence

Domestic and family violence

Find out more about the help and support services for victims of domestic and family violence.
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Family law mediation

Family law mediation

Find out more about how you can use mediation to help you resolve a dispute about parenting or property.
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Parenting

Parenting

Find out more about how to make parenting (child custody) arrangements for your child when you separate.
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Property settlements

Property settlements

Find out more about how to sort out your finances and divide your property when you separate.
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Spousal and de facto maintenance

Spousal and de facto maintenance

Find out about when you and your ex-partner must give each other financial support (maintenance).
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Using AI in family law

Using AI in family law

Find out more about when and how you can use AI in your family law case.
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Contact us

If you have a legal problem in NSW, Legal Aid NSW is here to help you.

Legal words

This dictionary explains some common legal words you may see when dealing with your legal problem.

Best for Kids

This website has legal information for young people and their families, featuring short videos, and links to other useful resources for separating families.

Do Your Own Divorce

This interactive step-by-step guide has videos, checklists and resources to help you apply for a divorce online.

Last updated: September 2026

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