Type:	Booklet
Title:	Separation : a legal resource for women
Authors:	[prepared by Women's Legal Service Inc.]
Keywords:	Legal issues;Criminal justice responses;Family law;Protection orders;Housing
Year:	2003
Publisher:	Women's Legal Service Inc., West End
Notes:	1 information booklet in pocket Aimed at women who are considering, or are in the process of, separating from their spouse, this booklet provides an overview of how to obtain counselling and legal advice, options with respect to accommodation and the legal processes involved with separation. Specific processes and protections in situations of domestic violence are addressed and particular issues that may arise with respect to care and custody of children and child maintenance are discussed. Division of property between married and de facto couples, processes involved in obtaining a divorce and the pros and cons of various mechanisms for reaching post-separation agreements are assessed and information on where to get further advice and assistance is provided.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/18130
ISBN:	9780646281537
Physical description:	x, 53 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. + 1 booklet
Appears in Collections:	General Resources

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