5. Family relationships

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WHAT IS THE FAMILY LAW ACT?
WHO CAN USE THE FAMILY COURT?
FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION
DISSOLUTION AND NULLITY
INJUNCTIONS
INTERVENING PARTIES
PROPERTY
APPEALS
COSTS AND FEES

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY, MAINTENANCE AND CHILD SUPPORT

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR CHILDREN
MAINTENANCE
CHILD SUPPORT

SAME-SEX AND DE FACTO FAMILIES

SAME-SEX AND DE FACTO FAMILIES
CHILDREN
OTHER FINANCIAL MATTERS

FAMILY VIOLENCE

INTRODUCTION
FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION ORDERS (STATE LAW)
INJUNCTIONS UNDER THE FAMILY LAW ACT (COMMONWEALTH LAW)
BINDING OVER (STATE LAW)
COMPENSATION
WHAT A VICTIM SHOULD DO
HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES
CONTACTS

INTRODUCTION
LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS AND RULES
COMMON ADOPTION SITUATIONS
PLACING A CHILD FOR ADOPTION
CONSENT
WHO MAY ADOPT?
THE USE OF FAMILY COURT ORDERS
ADOPTION INFORMATION SERVICES

CHANGING YOUR NAME

INTRODUCTION
ASSUMING A NEW NAME
MARRIAGE
NAMING A CHILD
CHANGING REGISTRATION OF PARENTAGE DETAILS
WHERE TO FIND THE LAW

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