Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) provide support and legal help if you are affected by domestic and family violence and have a family law issue.
Duty lawyers and support workers available in person Monday to Friday at the following FCFCOA locations:
- Parramatta - Level 2, 1-3 George Street
- Newcastle - Level 4, 61 Bolton Street
- Sydney - Level 4, 97–99 Goulburn Street
- Wollongong - Level 1, 43 Burelli Street
Duty lawyers and support workers are also available in person when the FCFCOA is sitting in other Registry locations and circuit locations.
At other times, duty lawyers, support workers and mental health workers can help you by telephone.
You can contact a duty lawyer by calling 1800 551 589.
Duty lawyers and social support workers can also make referrals to a mental health worker for assistance.
You can contact a social support worker for women (NSW only) by calling 1800 11 FASS (1800 11 3277).
You can contact a social support worker for men (NSW only) by calling 1300 00 FASS (1300 00 3277).
Transgender or gender diverse people are welcome to access the service for women or the service for men.
If you are worried about your safety at court or about going to court, please call the service before your court date.
For more information about Family Advocacy and Support Services visit the Family Violence Law Help website www.familyviolencelaw.gov.au
Legal Aid
Depending on the type of case you are involved in, and on your personal and financial circumstances, you may be able to obtain free legal advice through Legal Aid in your state or territory.
Community Legal Centres
Community Legal Centres (CLCs) are independent community organisations that provide free legal advice and services. Some CLCs serve particular geographic areas, and some focus on particular areas of law, such as family law.
Find a private lawyer
The Court cannot refer you to a private lawyer. However, each state and territory has a professional association of lawyers, who can refer you to a lawyer who practises in family law.
The list below gives contact details of organisations that might be able to provide free or low-cost legal advice or assistance or the services of a lawyer. Listing the organisations below is not an endorsement of material on these websites, or of any associated organisation, product or service.
