Legal self-help

This factsheet outlines the court process following a separation. It covers topics including: financial arrangements   agreements, and a summary of court processes Published on 1 June 2021

Separation can be a very difficult decision. However, once the decision has been made to separate, this factsheet contains practical steps that may help to make separation smoother. If you have experienced family and domestic violence, or may be at...

This factsheet is to help you understand the law relating to child support. Child Support is money paid by a parent for the support of a child. A parent or a carer of a child, such as a grandparent, can...

This factsheet is to help you understand when you can obtain financial assistance from your spouse or partner after you separate. Spousal maintenance is money paid by a party to their spouse or de facto partner after their separation. It...

This factsheet provides information for international students looking to rent a house or unit in NSW. Before you sign a lease, use this factsheet as a quick reference guide. It covers your rights as a tenant, and your landlord’s obligations...

This letter can be used to request a short extension of time on legal action against you to recover a debt. If you owe a creditor money, and they have commenced legal action against you to recover the debt, this letter...

There are two ways to make a GIPA application to request information – by post or using the online form. This factsheet is a step-by-step guide to applying online. This is the third factsheet in a three-part series designed to...

This factsheet is a step-by-step guide to applying by post using the standard GIPA Application form.  This is the second factsheet in a three-part series designed to assist you in requesting access to information held by NSW Police.  Other factsheets...

This factsheet is designed to assist you in requesting access to information held by NSW Police.  Under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (GIPA Act), you can request access to two types of information: Personal information: information that NSW Police hold...

On December 9, RLC and DLA Piper presented a webinar entitled, ‘Police Powers & Protests: What are your legal rights?’ Protests have been occurring across the country – Black Lives Matter, climate change, changes to education, and more – with many events...