Resources to help you move forward

Record routines, schooling, medical needs, and key contacts — useful before mediation or your first appointment.

A practical list of documents to gather for a clear picture of the asset pool (including super).

Clarify goals, options, and what “workable” looks like for you before an FDR or mediation session.

Official court information, forms, and filing guidance.

Support pathways and payments information if safety is a concern.

Legal help information, eligibility guidance, and community resources.

Counselling, mediation, and family relationship services.

An overview of FDR and how mediation-style processes work in family matters.

How assessments work, estimates, and how to manage payments.

Certificates, name changes, and registry services.

24/7 counselling and support for domestic, family and sexual violence.

Family violence response centre — support, safety planning, and referrals.

Reporting, intervention orders, and local support pathways.

Practical info if separation impacts housing, leases or bonds.

Tax and super considerations that can arise around separation.

This brochure provides information for people considering, or affected by separation or divorce

Help for people who are experiencing or using family violence or who need support with the care and wellbeing of children and young people.