FCFCOA website
Forms, practice directions, court information and procedural resources for family law matters.
Visit FCFCOASelf-represented help
Stay in control, with legal help where it counts.
Self-representation can reduce costs, but it should not mean working without guidance.
Limited-scope legal support.
You can ask Family Law Assist to do a defined part of the work while you manage the parts you are comfortable handling yourself.
That might mean reviewing an affidavit, preparing you for a court event, helping you understand a procedural step, or assisting with documents before filing.
Common support
- One-off advice consultations.
- Document checking and editing.
- Affidavit structure and evidence organisation.
- Preparation for mediation or court.
- Help deciding whether a fixed-fee package is better value.
Useful public resources
These resources can help you understand the family law system. They are general information only and do not replace legal advice about your circumstances.
Practice directions
Read the Central Practice Direction and topic-specific directions before taking a court step.
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Access community resources and guides through the Family Law Assist Facebook group.
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