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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.

Divorce

Divorce

Find out more about how to apply for, and respond to an application for, divorce.
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Parenting

Parenting

Find out more about how to make parenting arrangements for your child when you separate.
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Child support

Child support

Find out more about applying for and paying child support.
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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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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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Finance and property

Finance and property

Find out more about how to sort out your finances and divide your property when you separate.
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Mediation

Mediation

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

Adoption

Find out more about adoption in NSW.
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Contact us

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

Family Dispute Resolution Service

This service helps people to resolve their family law dispute without going to court by inviting the parties involved in the dispute to attend a mediation.

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.