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Family and domestic violence - When Separating
Family and domestic violence is behaviour in an intimate or family relationship where one person tries to dominate and control the other. It can include physical, sexual, emotional, financial, social and psychological abuse.
Here are some of the support services available for people experiencing or[...]
Family law
Legal Aid WA provides a wide range of services for family law and protection and care matters in Perth and across regional WA.
Most family law cases are heard in the Family Court of WA in Perth and protection and care cases in the Children's Court of WA in Perth. However, regional Magistrates[...]
Before you put in your application - Interim FVROs
At some courts you may be able to have your first hearing on the same date you file your FVRO application if you elect for the Respondent not to be present.
Before you lodge your application you should check with the court to find out if your interim application will be heard that same day, or on[...]
Find a Duty Lawyer Service
Legal Aid WA provides duty lawyers in courts throughout Western Australia.
They may be able to help with criminal charges, Family Violence Restraining Order applications, urgent family law hearings, and protection and care applications.
- If you are appearing in a metropolitan court, select your[...]
Approved Supervisors - Supervisor Status Scheme
The Supervisor Status Scheme is aimed at assisting approved panel members in creating capacity, whilst affording professional development opportunities to junior members of the legal sector.
The practitioners on this page have been designated as Approved Supervisors, who can now to engage[...]
Beneath the surface: Understanding family violence
Law Talk WA is a podcast for West Australians that provides real and relevant information about legal issues in our state.
This series is about family violence. Each episode features conversations with a panel of experts who share their knowledge and expertise, with helpful and practical tips along[...]
Get legal advice
Legal Aid WA offers legal advice and assistance on many different criminal, family and civil law issues. How we can help you depends on the type of legal problem, your personal situation, and our resources.
Appointments are for personal and confidential advice. If your appointment is at one of our[...]
Family Advocacy and Support Service
Tips for going to court
If you have not been before, you may be anxious about going to court. If you have a case at court, there are steps you can take to be more in control.
In some cases, information is available to help you, especially if you don’t have a lawyer.
This webpage has information on what to do if you are[...]
What is family violence?
Family violence is behaviour of a family member that makes you fearful, makes you do things you don’t want to, or is used to control you.
If you are in immediate danger, call 000. For non-emergency help from the police, call 131 444.
Quick Answers Video: What is family violence?
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Српски / Serbian
Legal Aid WA вам помаже да разумете ваше правне проблеме и тражи начине да вам помогне да их решите.
Како можемо да вам помогнемо зависи од вашег правног проблема, ваше личне ситуације и наших могућности.
Practitioner panels and lists
At Legal Aid WA, we use a series of private practitioner panels and lists to allocate and manage the performance of legal services that we fund under a grant of aid.
Under the Legal Aid Commission Act 1976, we can decide whether or not legal services are to be provided by a private practitioner or[...]
Training for applicants
If you are applying for membership of certain panels and lists, you must ensure that you complete the required online training, provided through Legal Aid WA, prior to the application period closing. This training attracts CPD points and is offered free of charge to all applicants applying for[...]
Resources and Community Legal Education
Legal Aid WA creates resources for community legal education (CLE) projects. These resources are often developed in partnership with community legal centres or other legal aid organisations.
You can read more about our CLE activities below and find out what projects we have under development.
Bahasa Indonesia / Indonesian
Legal Aid WA [Lembaga Bantuan Hukum WA] membantu Anda dalam memahami permasalahan hukum Anda dan mencari cara-cara menyelesaikan permasalahan itu.
Bagaimana kami dapat membantu Anda bergantung pada masalah hukum Anda, situasi pribadi Anda dan sumber-sumber daya kami.
Get help with interim FVROs
How can Legal Aid WA help?
Our Domestic Violence Legal Unit (DVLU) provides legal services to women, children and men in same sex relationships impacted by family and domestic violence. We provide legal advice (including by telephone), lodge FVRO applications electronically (online), provide court[...]
Applying for a grant of aid
We have guidelines about what family, criminal and civil law problems can get a grant of aid. In some situations, you may need to show there are special reasons for why you need Legal Aid WA to provide a lawyer to represent you.
This information will help you to understand how you can get a grant[...]
Other places you can get legal help
Legal Aid WA tries to help as many people as we can with their legal problems. However we can’t help everyone.
If you cannot get help from us, there are other legal organisations who may be able to assist.
Here is some information about other organisations that might be able to assist you. What[...]
Wikang Filipino / filipino
Tutulungan ka ng Sanggunian sa Batas WA (Legal Aid WA) unawain ang iyong mga problemang legal at maghahanap ng mga paraan sa paglutas ng mga ito.
Ang paraan ng aming pagtulong sa iyo ay mababatay sa iyong problemang legal, personal na kalagayan, at aming mga mapagkukunan (resources).
Disclaimer
The information displayed on this page is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have a legal problem, you should see a lawyer. Legal Aid Western Australia aims to provide information that is accurate, however does not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information provided on this page or incorporated into it by reference.