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Do Your Own Divorce - the free tool everyone should know
Law for Community Workers
17 minutes 51 seconds
3 months ago
Do Your Own Divorce - the free tool everyone should know
In this episode, we introduce Do Your Own Divorce - a free, step-by-step online resource to help people in Australia apply for divorce through the Federal Circuit and Family Court. Designed to simplify the process, this tool is a valuable asset for community workers supporting clients through a divorce. We break down how it works, who it’s best for and how you can use it to provide clear, practical guidance—without the need for a lawyer. Useful resources mentioned in this podcast:
Do Your Own Divorce: legalaid.nsw.gov.au/divorceguide
Community worker toolkit for using Do Your Own Divorce: bit.ly/dyodtips
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia website: fcfcoa.gov.au
Divorce court filing fee information: fcfcoa.gov.au/fl/divorce/apply
Information about separation including arrangements for children: bit.ly/4owb5bL
Amica (parenting and property arrangements): amica.gov.au
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Law for Community Workers
Keeping community workers up-to-date with legal topics and changes to the law.