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Child support, Family Tax Benefit and your child care levels
This fact sheet has information for both parents and non-parent carers, whether you pay or receive child support. This fact sheet explains how the child support formula works, Family Tax Benefits, child support and collection arrangements and how Legal Aid NSW can help.
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Domestic Violence - Wallet Card
This Wallet Card accompanies the brochure Advice about domestic violence and help at court.
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Domestic Violence - Wallet card
This Wallet Card accompanies the brochure Advice about domestic violence and help at court.
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145
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Organising child support and care arrangements for your children
This fact sheet has information for both parents, whether you pay or receive child support. This fact sheet explains how child support is collected and transferred, how to organise or change care arrangements for the children and how Legal Aid NSW can help.
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129
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So you want the violence to stop - Getting An Apprehended Violence Order
Legal Aid funds a Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Program. This brochure outlines how this program assists women to apply for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order and how women can stop the cycle of abuse.
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So you want the violence to stop - Getting an Apprehended Violence Order
Legal Aid funds a Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Program. This brochure outlines how this program assists women to apply for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order and how women can stop the cycle of abuse.
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So you want the violence to stop - Landscape A2 Poster
This poster accompanies the brochure Advice about domestic violence and help at court. Poster size: 60 cm x 42 cm
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So you want the violence to stop - Portrait A2 Poster
This poster accompanies the brochure Advice about domestic violence and help at court. Poster size: 60 cm x 42 cm
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So you want the violence to stop. Landscape A2 poster
This poster accompanies the brochure Advice about domestic violence and help at court. Poster size: 60 cm x 42 cm
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142
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My ex-partner isn't follwing the court orders about our children... What can I do?
This self help guide is for people who already have court orders about parenting, including consent orders. It provides information about enforcing a term of the parenting orders, options about what to do where parenting orders have been breached and what to expect if it is alleged that you have breached the parenting orders. It also contains helpful information about writing your affidavit. The guide contains 24 pages.
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Caring for kids in Aboriginal familes
Know the law - know your rights
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Super Cuz: Adventures of a koori superhero who fights for justice. OUT OF STOCK
An audio CD for Aboriginal young people. Listen to the radio plays with advice on issues including discrimination, bullying, problems with energy suppliers and dealing with police. Running time approximately 25 minutes.
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128
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My ex-partner has taken our children without my permission... What can I do?
A self-help guide that helps parents taking action to recover their children.
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Also available in: Arabic - Chinese (Traditional) - Vietnamese
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110
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Seeking urgent recovery orders in the Family Court
A resource kit for lawyers whose clients are seeking to recover their children from the other party. Download only.
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Youth Conduct Orders - Download only
A guide for young people
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Youth Conduct Orders - Download only
A guide for lawyers
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118
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Mortgage rescue. Never too late – never too early to take action
A legal education DVD for people having problems with their home mortgage. The DVD provides information about legal options and financial counselling services available in NSW. Running time 28 minutes.
Also see Mortgage Stress Handbook website.
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Mortgage Stress Handbook.
A practical guide for people having problems with their home mortgage.
This handbook explains your options, has sample documents you can use and a list of useful contacts. Although the handbook has some general application, it focuses on home mortgages in NSW eg the sample documents are for NSW courts and tribunals. The handbook contains 106 pages.
See also Mortgage Stress Handbook website
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Are you having problems with your home mortgage?
There are things you can do.
This brochure has helpful information for people having problems with their mortgage.
See also Mortgage Stress Handbook website
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Also available in: Arabic - Chinese (Traditional) - Dari/Farsi - Korean - Spanish - Turkish - Vietnamese
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Updated Publications
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Applying for Supreme Court Bail
Being on bail means you are not in gaol as you wait for your case to come on. This brochure explains when you can get bail and the things you should know before you apply to the Supreme Court.
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Also available in: Arabic - Chinese (Traditional) - Vietnamese
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Complaints
This brochure explains how you can complain if you feel something should be done better.
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Family Dispute Resolution (FDR)
Working out what’s best for my children – Good outcomes, better solutions, best for children.
This brochure explains how legal aid conferences assist people to solve their family law dispute without going to court. This brochure contains 12 pages.
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Also available in: Arabic - Chinese (Traditional) - Dari/Farsi - Korean - Spanish - Turkish - Vietnamese
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Family Law - Frequently Asked Questions
This booklet assists families in matters such as divorce, property, making arrangements for sharing children, and child support.
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Also available in: Arabic - Chinese (Traditional) - Dari/Farsi - Korean - Spanish - Turkish - Vietnamese
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Questions You Should Ask Your Lawyer
This pamphet answers the 10 most commonly asked questions people ask when dealing with lawyers.
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Turning the Tide: Storms, Floods, Insurance and You
This fact sheet provides a quick guide for getting your insurance claim paid.
See Also "Turning the Tide: Storms, Floods, Insurance and You" 20 Page Guide
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Mental Health Advocacy Service – advice about mental health matters
This brochure outlines how this specialist service can provide legal advice and assistance about mental health law.
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Also available in: Arabic - Chinese (Traditional) - Dari/Farsi - Korean - Spanish - Turkish - Vietnamese
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Mortgage rescue. Never too late – never too early to take action
A legal education DVD for people having problems with their home mortgage. The DVD provides information about legal options and financial counselling services available in NSW. Running time 28 minutes.
Also see Mortgage Stress Handbook website.
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General Publications
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Client Service Charter
This Charter sets out the service standards that you can expect to receive when you use our services.
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Do you have a legal problem?
Legal Aid NSW provides free legal advice and in some cases legal aid. This brochure outlines the type of advice available and the steps to take.
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Also available in: Arabic - Cambodian/Khmer - Chinese (Traditional) - Croatian - Dari/Farsi - Greek - Hindi - Indonesian - Italian - Korean - Lao - Macedonian - Serbian - Spanish - Turkish - Vietnamese
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Do You Have A Legal Problem
LARGE PRINT
This is our flagship brochure done in large text format.
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Questions You Should Ask Your Lawyer
This pamphet answers the 10 most commonly asked questions people ask when dealing with lawyers.
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Welcome to Legal Aid. We can help you with your legal problem.
Listen to audio files about Australian legal rights for newcomers. Please click in the language you want to order and then click ORDER NOW.
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Also available in: Amharic - Arabic - Dari/Farsi - Dinka - Juba Arabic - Pushto - Somali - Swahili - Tigrinya
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Welcome to Legal Aid factsheet.
The factsheets explain where to get legal help.
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Also available in: Amharic - Arabic - Dari/Farsi - Dinka - Pushto - Somali - Swahili - Tigrinya
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Means Test Indicator
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Policies in Brief
A short summary of the policies and guidelines used to determine grants of legal aid (4 pages).
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Complaints
This brochure explains how you can complain if you feel something should be done better.
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Aboriginal
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Domestic Violence - Wallet Card
This Wallet Card accompanies the brochure Advice about domestic violence and help at court.
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144
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Domestic Violence - Wallet card
This Wallet Card accompanies the brochure Advice about domestic violence and help at court.
Available As:
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145
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So you want the violence to stop - Getting An Apprehended Violence Order
Legal Aid funds a Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Program. This brochure outlines how this program assists women to apply for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order and how women can stop the cycle of abuse.
Available As:
Publication:
141
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So you want the violence to stop - Getting an Apprehended Violence Order
Legal Aid funds a Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Program. This brochure outlines how this program assists women to apply for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order and how women can stop the cycle of abuse.
Available As:
Publication:
138
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So you want the violence to stop - Landscape A2 Poster
This poster accompanies the brochure Advice about domestic violence and help at court. Poster size: 60 cm x 42 cm
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135
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So you want the violence to stop - Portrait A2 Poster
This poster accompanies the brochure Advice about domestic violence and help at court. Poster size: 60 cm x 42 cm
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143
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So you want the violence to stop. Landscape A2 poster
This poster accompanies the brochure Advice about domestic violence and help at court. Poster size: 60 cm x 42 cm
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142
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Super Cuz: Adventures of a koori superhero who fights for justice. OUT OF STOCK
An audio CD for Aboriginal young people. Listen to the radio plays with advice on issues including discrimination, bullying, problems with energy suppliers and dealing with police. Running time approximately 25 minutes.
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128
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Caring for kids in Aboriginal familes
Know the law - know your rights
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Audio CD
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Super Cuz: Adventures of a koori superhero who fights for justice. OUT OF STOCK
An audio CD for Aboriginal young people. Listen to the radio plays with advice on issues including discrimination, bullying, problems with energy suppliers and dealing with police. Running time approximately 25 minutes.
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128
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Are you experiencing violence or abuse? You can make it stop.
Listen to the talking brochure, available on a CD that can be played on a standard CD or DVD player or run on a computer.
This CD is also available on loan from libraries. There are copies in the audio collection and the Legal Information Access Centre.
To find you nearest library click here.
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Changing your accommodation arrangements? Will it affect your pension?
Listen to the talking brochure, available on a CD that can be played on a standard CD or DVD player or run on a computer.
This CD is also available on loan from libraries. There are copies in the audio collection and the Legal Information Access Centre.
To find you nearest library click here.
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Helping your family financially? Understand the risks.
Listen to the talking brochure, available on a CD that can be played on a standard CD or DVD player or run on a computer.
This CD is also available on loan from libraries. There are copies in the audio collection and the Legal Information Access Centre.
To find you nearest library click here.
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121
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Moving in with the family? Make sure you protect your interests.
Listen to the talking brochure, available on a CD that can be played on a standard CD or DVD player or run on a computer.
This CD is also available on loan from libraries. There are copies in the audio collection and the Legal Information Access Centre.
To find you nearest library click here.
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Who will decide for you if you can't decide for yourself? Think about planning ahead.
Listen to the talking brochure, available on a CD that can be played on a standard CD or DVD player or run on a computer.
This CD is also available on loan from libraries. There are copies in the audio collection and the Legal Information Access Centre.
To find you nearest library click here.
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120
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Welcome to Legal Aid. We can help you with your legal problem.
Listen to audio files about Australian legal rights for newcomers. Please click in the language you want to order and then click ORDER NOW.
Available As:
Also available in: Amharic - Arabic - Dari/Farsi - Dinka - Juba Arabic - Pushto - Somali - Swahili - Tigrinya
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Family Law
Family law is the area of law that deals with family matters like divorce, your children and your property.
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Child support, Family Tax Benefit and your child care levels
This fact sheet has information for both parents and non-parent carers, whether you pay or receive child support. This fact sheet explains how the child support formula works, Family Tax Benefits, child support and collection arrangements and how Legal Aid NSW can help.
Available As:
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130
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Organising child support and care arrangements for your children
This fact sheet has information for both parents, whether you pay or receive child support. This fact sheet explains how child support is collected and transferred, how to organise or change care arrangements for the children and how Legal Aid NSW can help.
Available As:
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129
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Seeking urgent recovery orders in the Family Court
A resource kit for lawyers whose clients are seeking to recover their children from the other party. Download only.
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111
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Are you a grandparent? Your legal questions answered.
This brochure explains what legal options you have if you are a grandparent who is raising grandchildren, denied contact with grandchildren or if you are concerned about your grandchildrens' welfare. It also covers what financial assistance is available and where you can get legal help.
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103
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My ex-partner isn't follwing the court orders about our children... What can I do?
This self help guide is for people who already have court orders about parenting, including consent orders. It provides information about enforcing a term of the parenting orders, options about what to do where parenting orders have been breached and what to expect if it is alleged that you have breached the parenting orders. It also contains helpful information about writing your affidavit. The guide contains 24 pages.
Available As:
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154
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My ex-partner has taken our children without my permission... What can I do?
A self-help guide that helps parents taking action to recover their children.
Available As:
Also available in: Arabic - Chinese (Traditional) - Vietnamese
Publication:
110
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Family Law - Frequently Asked Questions
This booklet assists families in matters such as divorce, property, making arrangements for sharing children, and child support.
Available As:
Also available in: Arabic - Chinese (Traditional) - Dari/Farsi - Korean - Spanish - Turkish - Vietnamese
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Do You Need Help with Child Support?
This brochure explains how Legal Aid NSW's Child Support Service can help both paying and carer parents with child support matters.
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Also available in: Arabic - Chinese (Traditional) - Dari/Farsi - Korean - Spanish - Turkish - Vietnamese
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Caring for kids in Aboriginal familes
Know the law - know your rights
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114
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Family Dispute Resolution (FDR)
Working out what’s best for my children – Good outcomes, better solutions, best for children.
This brochure explains how legal aid conferences assist people to solve their family law dispute without going to court. This brochure contains 12 pages.
Available As:
Also available in: Arabic - Chinese (Traditional) - Dari/Farsi - Korean - Spanish - Turkish - Vietnamese
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Family Relationships Online
The Commonwealth Government also provides information about what the Family Law changes that came into effect on 1 July 2006 could mean for you.
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Child Support Factsheets
Download only.
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Untying the Knots: Your Guide to Family Law
These factsheets assist families in matters such as divorce, property, making arrangements for sharing children, and child support. Download only.
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Independent Children's Lawyer - Q&A Factsheets' Download only
An Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL) may be appointed to represent children when parents are going to court.
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Civil Law
You can use the civil law to protect your rights in different situations (eg. Housing, debt, discrimination, human rights).
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Super Cuz: Adventures of a koori superhero who fights for justice. OUT OF STOCK
An audio CD for Aboriginal young people. Listen to the radio plays with advice on issues including discrimination, bullying, problems with energy suppliers and dealing with police. Running time approximately 25 minutes.
Available As:
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Audio CD | |
Publication:
128
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Are you a grandparent? Your legal questions answered.
This brochure explains what legal options you have if you are a grandparent who is raising grandchildren, denied contact with grandchildren or if you are concerned about your grandchildrens' welfare. It also covers what financial assistance is available and where you can get legal help.
Available As:
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103
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Are you experiencing violence or abuse? You can make it stop.
This brochure explains what you can do if you are experiencing violence or abuse from a partner, another family member or other person who lives in your home or residential facility, or a neighbour or carer.
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97
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Changing your accommodation arrangements? Will it affect your pension?
This brochure explains how downsizing, moving into a granny flat, retirement village or other accommodation changes could affect your pension.
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93
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Helping your family financially? Understand the risks.
This brochure explains what you should think about before you decide to lend money to a family member.
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Also available in: Chinese (Traditional) - Greek - Italian - Vietnamese
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96
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Moving in with the family? Make sure you protect your interests.
This brochure explains what you should think about before you enter into a ‘granny flat arrangement.’
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Also available in: Chinese (Traditional) - Greek - Italian - Vietnamese
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95
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Who will decide for you if you can't decide for yourself? Think about planning ahead.
This brochure explains how you can plan ahead for the situation where you may no longer be able to make decisions for yourself due to illness, injury or age.
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Also available in: Chinese (Traditional) - Greek - Italian - Vietnamese
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94
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Do you have question about? - Poster
This poster can be displayed by services or organisations who work with older people or who have older people who frequently attend their premises. Download only.
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104
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Are you having problems with your home mortgage?
There are things you can do.
This brochure has helpful information for people having problems with their mortgage.
See also Mortgage Stress Handbook website
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Also available in: Arabic - Chinese (Traditional) - Dari/Farsi - Korean - Spanish - Turkish - Vietnamese
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101
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Mortgage Stress Handbook.
A practical guide for people having problems with their home mortgage.
This handbook explains your options, has sample documents you can use and a list of useful contacts. Although the handbook has some general application, it focuses on home mortgages in NSW eg the sample documents are for NSW courts and tribunals. The handbook contains 106 pages.
See also Mortgage Stress Handbook website
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100
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Mortgage rescue. Never too late – never too early to take action
A legal education DVD for people having problems with their home mortgage. The DVD provides information about legal options and financial counselling services available in NSW. Running time 28 minutes.
Also see Mortgage Stress Handbook website.
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127
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Are You Being Squeezed for a Debt?
There are several steps you can take after you receive a Letter of Demand from a person saying you owe them money. This brochure explains all your different options and takes you through the process step by step.
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Have you crashed your car?
This brochure will help you if you are not insured for motor vehicle property damage or you are not claiming on your insurance. It outlines what you should do right after the accident and how to negotiate settlement or prepare for court.
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Discrimination Toolkit
Your guide to making a discrimination complaint.
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Mental Health Advocacy Service – advice about mental health matters
This brochure outlines how this specialist service can provide legal advice and assistance about mental health law.
Available As:
Also available in: Arabic - Chinese (Traditional) - Dari/Farsi - Korean - Spanish - Turkish - Vietnamese
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Turning the Tide: Storms, Floods, Insurance and You
A 24 page guide to getting your insurance claim paid.
See Also "Turning the Tide: Storms, Floods, Insurance and You" Factsheet
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Turning the Tide: Storms, Floods, Insurance and You
This fact sheet provides a quick guide for getting your insurance claim paid.
See Also "Turning the Tide: Storms, Floods, Insurance and You" 20 Page Guide
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Veterans’ Advocacy Service – legal aid for veterans and their dependants'
This brochure explains how advocates can help veterans and their dependants with advice and representation.
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Legal Issues for Older People
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Are you a grandparent? Your legal questions answered.
This brochure explains what legal options you have if you are a grandparent who is raising grandchildren, denied contact with grandchildren or if you are concerned about your grandchildrens' welfare. It also covers what financial assistance is available and where you can get legal help.
Available As:
Publication:
103
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Are you experiencing violence or abuse? You can make it stop.
This brochure explains what you can do if you are experiencing violence or abuse from a partner, another family member or other person who lives in your home or residential facility, or a neighbour or carer.
Available As:
Publication:
97
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Are you experiencing violence or abuse? You can make it stop.
Listen to the talking brochure, available on a CD that can be played on a standard CD or DVD player or run on a computer.
This CD is also available on loan from libraries. There are copies in the audio collection and the Legal Information Access Centre.
To find you nearest library click here.
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Audio CD | |
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119
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Changing your accommodation arrangements? Will it affect your pension?
This brochure explains how downsizing, moving into a granny flat, retirement village or other accommodation changes could affect your pension.
Available As:
Publication:
93
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Changing your accommodation arrangements? Will it affect your pension?
Listen to the talking brochure, available on a CD that can be played on a standard CD or DVD player or run on a computer.
This CD is also available on loan from libraries. There are copies in the audio collection and the Legal Information Access Centre.
To find you nearest library click here.
Available As:
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Audio CD | |
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124
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Helping your family financially? Understand the risks.
This brochure explains what you should think about before you decide to lend money to a family member.
Available As:
Also available in: Chinese (Traditional) - Greek - Italian - Vietnamese
Publication:
96
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Helping your family financially? Understand the risks.
Listen to the talking brochure, available on a CD that can be played on a standard CD or DVD player or run on a computer.
This CD is also available on loan from libraries. There are copies in the audio collection and the Legal Information Access Centre.
To find you nearest library click here.
Available As:
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Audio CD | |
Publication:
121
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Moving in with the family? Make sure you protect your interests.
This brochure explains what you should think about before you enter into a ‘granny flat arrangement.’
Available As:
Also available in: Chinese (Traditional) - Greek - Italian - Vietnamese
Publication:
95
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Moving in with the family? Make sure you protect your interests.
Listen to the talking brochure, available on a CD that can be played on a standard CD or DVD player or run on a computer.
This CD is also available on loan from libraries. There are copies in the audio collection and the Legal Information Access Centre.
To find you nearest library click here.
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126
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Who will decide for you if you can't decide for yourself? Think about planning ahead.
This brochure explains how you can plan ahead for the situation where you may no longer be able to make decisions for yourself due to illness, injury or age.
Available As:
Also available in: Chinese (Traditional) - Greek - Italian - Vietnamese
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94
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Who will decide for you if you can't decide for yourself? Think about planning ahead.
Listen to the talking brochure, available on a CD that can be played on a standard CD or DVD player or run on a computer.
This CD is also available on loan from libraries. There are copies in the audio collection and the Legal Information Access Centre.
To find you nearest library click here.
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120
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Do you have question about? - Poster
This poster can be displayed by services or organisations who work with older people or who have older people who frequently attend their premises. Download only.
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Publication:
104
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Caring for kids in Aboriginal familes
Know the law - know your rights
Available As:
Publication:
114
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Do You Have A Legal Problem
LARGE PRINT
This is our flagship brochure done in large text format.
Available As:
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78
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Veterans’ Advocacy Service – legal aid for veterans and their dependants'
This brochure explains how advocates can help veterans and their dependants with advice and representation.
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Criminal Law
If you have been “charged” with a crime then your case comes under the area of criminal law.
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Going to Court: Guide to the Local Court for Defendants
This booklet explains what to do if you have received a Court Attendance Notice for a criminal offence and have to go to a NSW Local Court.
See also Who's Who in the Local Court Poster
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Also available in: Arabic - Chinese (Traditional) - Vietnamese
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Understanding Bail
Helping you understand and apply for bail.
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Also available in: Arabic - Chinese (Traditional) - Vietnamese
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113
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Police powers
Your rights and responsabilities.
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Also available in: Arabic - Chinese (Traditional) - Vietnamese
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112
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Who’s Who in the Local Court
This poster is a diagram showing who is who in court and explains everybody’s role. It also tells you what will happen on the day you go to court. Poster size: 60cm x 40 cm.
For more detailed information see the Going to Court booklet
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Character References
This flyer explains how character references can help you if you are going to court.
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Are You Pleading Guilty to a Drink Driving Charge?
Legal aid is only available for traffic offences if there is a real possibility of a gaol penalty, or there are exceptional circumstances. This brochure helps you prepare for court and explains the penalties.
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Reviewing and Appealing Local Court Decisions
You have a right to apply to the Local Court to review a conviction, penalty or order made in your absence. This brochure explains how to apply for this review and what happens afterwards.
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Applying for Supreme Court Bail
Being on bail means you are not in gaol as you wait for your case to come on. This brochure explains when you can get bail and the things you should know before you apply to the Supreme Court.
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Is someone making an AVO against you?
Courts can issue an order against you if another person claims you have been violent towards them. This brochure explains when the court can make an order and what you can do.
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Domestic Violence Offences
Information for defendants
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Are You Facing a Committal?
If you are facing a committal, you will have been charged with a serious offence which is unlikely to be finalised in the Local Court. A committal is a hearing in the Local Court before the charge is heard in the District Court or Supreme Court. This brochure outlines what happens at a committal hearing and explains what you need to do afterwards.
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Prisoners Legal Service
This brochure explains how this specialist service can help people in gaol.
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Have You Breached Your Parole?
This brochure outlines what the Parole Authority can do if you breach parole.
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Domestic Violence - Wallet Card
This Wallet Card accompanies the brochure Advice about domestic violence and help at court.
See also So you want the violence to stop. Advice about domestic violence and help at court brochure
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Domestic Violence - Wallet Card
This Wallet Card accompanies the brochure Advice about domestic violence and help at court.
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Domestic Violence - Wallet card
This Wallet Card accompanies the brochure Advice about domestic violence and help at court.
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So you want the violence to stop - Getting An Apprehended Violence Order
Legal Aid funds a Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Program. This brochure outlines how this program assists women to apply for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order and how women can stop the cycle of abuse.
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So you want the violence to stop - Advice about domestic violence and help at court.
Legal Aid funds a Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Program. This brochure outlines how this program assists women to apply for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order and how women can stop the cycle of abuse. It is also available in an alternative format for Aboriginal communities.
See also So you want the violence to stop - Poster
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So you want the violence to stop - Getting an Apprehended Violence Order
Legal Aid funds a Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Program. This brochure outlines how this program assists women to apply for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order and how women can stop the cycle of abuse.
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So you want the violence to stop - Landscape A2 Poster
This poster accompanies the brochure Advice about domestic violence and help at court. Poster size: 60 cm x 42 cm
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