Women who experience family violence can be particularly disadvantaged in accessing justice.
Obtaining legal assistance early is essential and can help women to understand their situation and make informed decisions about their lives.
Legal needs for those experiencing family violence are many and varied. The Emma House Legal Program offers legal advice in a range of areas, including:
- Parenting Agreements
- Child Protection
- Property Distribution
- Child Support and Spousal Maintenance Disputes
- Airport Watch List Applications
- Recovery Orders
- Fines and Infringements
- Divorce
- Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) Applications (formerly Victims of Crime)
- Tenancy
When contacting us
When contacting our legal program it is important to know that you may not be able to speak with a lawyer immediately. We are a busy service and our lawyers may be attending court, or attending to high risk matters which will always take priority.
Our administration staff cannot provide legal advice or give an opinion on what you should do to resolve your legal matter, they can however, book you an appointment with a lawyer or provide you with procedural information.
More Information
- Eligibility
- Services we provide
- Referrals
- Community Legal Education (CLE)
- Resources
- Additional Information
