Separation Resources
Reliable sources of the latest research and helpful tools.
Call Triple Zero (000) whenever you are worried about your safety or the safety of another person or child.
If you are experiencing domestic and family violence or need advice or support about domestic and family violence, please contact the National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service (1800 RESPECT) on 1800 737 732 for 24/7 advice and support. MensLine also provides 24/7 advice and support on 1300 78 99 78.
Lifeline provides general and crisis telephone counselling if you need extra support or advice about issues in your life. Call 13 11 14.
Separation Resources
Online Safety
Parent resources on a range of online safety issues.
Family Law
Websites have general legal information, but all legal problems are different, so do see a lawyer to get legal advice about your own situation.
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA)
Detailed information on separation and divorce, Parenting Plans, Financial Agreements and Consent Orders. Further links to publications, forms, and fees.
Property Settlement
STEER Property Settlement Workbook
A practical workbook to help you prepare for property settlement conversations. Gives you the framework to gather your information, consider a fair range and lead structured conversations, whether at the kitchen table or with professional support.
Attorney General’s Department
Guidance on how property is divided including what’s included in the property pool, the four-step process the court uses and how to formalise your agreement.
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA)
How the law deals with superannuation includes options for splitting superannuation and a Superannuation Information Kit.
Australian Taxation Department
Transferring assets and the relationship breakdown Capital Gains Tax transfer.
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA)
Duty of Disclosure, your obligations and with further reading of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth).
