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This provides information about the Family Court system, including forms, fees and information on aspects of family law. This court normally hears more complex cases, involving child abuse or domestic violence (for example)

Provides information about family relationship issues, ranging from building better relationships to dispute resolution

The Legal Aid Office Queensland may be able to provide legal assistance to family members who need help with family law issues.

This court hears straightforward parenting and property cases.

A good brochure providing general information about issues that come up for families who are separating

A not for profit community organistaion which helps people who cannot afford to see Lawyers or go through mediation

Free legal help for women in Queensland with domestic violence, complex family law and sexual assault notes counselling privilege matters.

1300 78 99 78
MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service for men with family and relationship concerns. We’re here to help anywhere, anytime.

Provides advice and information about services and support to help single mothers.

Provides a list of Children’s Contact Services providers. Children's contact services help children and parents to maintain contact where contact visits are difficult because of high levels of conflict between the parents or concerns for the safety of family members. 

This is a community-based, not-for-profit Australian organisation that provides support services for individuals, families and communities.

Information, resources and referrals for people affected by family and domestic violence.

Crisis support hotline (1800 811 811) and information, resources and referrals for people affected by family and domestic violence.

13 61 50
You may be entitled to certain Centrelink benefits including Sole Parents Payments or additional Family Tax Benefits. You can make enquiries about your entitlements by phoning the Department of Human Services.

13 12 72
If your spouse is providing you with financial support voluntarily you should see a lawyer before contacting the Child Support Agency.
If your spouse is not providing you with financial support voluntarily then you can make enquiries about your entitlements by phoning the Child Support Agency. The online child support calculator can provide you with an indicative amount, depending on your circumstances.

1300 301 300
Parentline is a confidential telephone service providing professional counselling and support for parents and carers of children in Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Lifeline provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to online, phone and face-to-face crisis support and suicide prevention services. Find out how these services can help you, a friend or loved one.

1300 22 46 36
provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.

Legal information for young people and their families. This website will give you legal information about family separation, going into care, domestic violence, the police, and legal problems in day- to- day life.

Michael is now working collaboratively with Anastasia Michael, Child Consultant, to provide an affordable, child inclusive mediation process that will benefit all parties. Here is a link to Anastasia's professional LinkedIn profile.

A very helpful Mediation Checklist for lawyers

The Effects of Child Abuse and Childhood Trauma
Child Abuse and Childhood trauma can impact a person well into adulthood, often in unexpected ways.