FASS provide support and legal help if you are affected by domestic and family violence and have a family law issue. They can help you if you have experienced domestic and family violence or someone says you have used violence. The Family Advocacy and Support Service lawyers can assist by:
- Arrangements for children
- Domestic Violence Orders (known as Family Violence Restraining Orders or FVROs)
- Property after separation
- Divorce
- Child Support
- Child protection
- Applying for legal aid
- Some urgent court matters The Family Advocacy and Support Service support worker can assist by: Help you plan for your safety
- Talk to the Family Courts about your safety at court
- Give you information and support during your family law case
- Help with practical problems like Centrelink and housing
- Advocate for you with services like police
- Connect you with men’s behaviour change programs or other services
If you need help with your legal or non-legal issues from a duty lawyer or FASS social support worker, please call (08) 9224 8690.
