Family law and child support systems exist to assist all members of the family group.
Family law covers a range of issues and areas of law including marriage and divorce, property division, domestic violence, child protection and same-sex relationships. The Queensland Law Handbook covers these issues and more in its Family Law chapter.
Family law can apply at any time in the relationship – including before, during and after the relationship.
Several Queensland community legal centres provide legal advice and assistance on family law and child support. To find your nearest centre search our find legal help directory.
Listed below are a range of resources that provide additional information on family law and child support.
Links
Legal Aid Queensland factsheet:
What happens when your parents go to court?
Legal Aid Queensland:
Consent orders, parenting orders and parenting plans guide
Legal Aid Queensland factsheet:
Having a grandchild in your care
Australian Law Reform Commission: Review of the family law system 2017
Queensland Government:
Legal advice and family relationships
Queensland Law Handbook:
Family Law
Queensland Law Society:
A legal guide to understanding the family court system
Family Court of Australia
Queensland Government:
Support for parents and families