We can help if you are affected by family violence and have a family law issue. Our lawyers and support workers can help you if you:
Other family members like grandparents can also use our services.
We can help with problems like:
We can:
We can work with your support worker to support you with your case and improve your safety.
We can help you even if your ex-partner is getting help from another part of Legal Aid NSW. We can’t share the information you give us unless you tell us we can.
We can work with you to:
We can help you if you have a private lawyer, a lawyer from a Community Legal Centre or Legal Aid NSW or even if you don’t have a lawyer. We can help you if you have a matter in court or not.
We have Aboriginal workers and workers from diverse backgrounds at some locations. Ask us about this.
How do I get help?
Duty lawyers and social support workers are available at the following locations:
Sydney Registry | Parramatta Registry |
Newcastle Registry | Wollongong Registry |
Albury Registry | Armidale (circuit location) |
Broken Hill (circuit location) | Coffs Harbour (circuit location) |
Dubbo Registry | Forster (circuit location) |
Gosford (circuit location) | Gunnedah (circuit location) |
Lismore (Registry) | Orange (circuit location) |
Tamworth (circuit location) | Wauchope (circuit location) |
Wagga Wagga (circuit location) |
Duty lawyers and support workers are available in person Monday to Friday at the following FCFCOA Locations:
At other locations across NSW, duty lawyers and support workers are available in person when the FCFCOA is sitting at that location. At other times we can help by telephone.
If you are transgender or gender diverse just let us know which service you’d prefer to work with.
If you are worried about your safety at court or about going to court please call our support service before your court date.
Call the Police on 000
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