by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Domestic and Family Violence
The domestic and family violence duty lawyer is a free lawyer who may be able to help if you are appearing in Court to apply for, or respond to, a Domestic Violence Protection Order. The domestic and family violence duty lawyer can give you free legal information and... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Domestic and Family Violence
What is Elder Abuse? Elder Abuse is when someone in a relationship of trust with an older person commits an act causing emotional, psychological, financial, physical or sexual harm or neglect. Older people may not report or discuss concerns about abuse with others... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Relationships
What is divorce Divorce is the official ending of a marriage. The only legal requirement for getting a divorce is the ‘irretrievable breakdown’ of the marriage. This is proven by the married couple being separated for 12 months with no likelihood of getting back... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Relationships
Same-sex marriage is legal in Australia. Sex or gender no longer affects the right to marry under Australian law. The Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017 amended the Marriage Act 1961 to redefine marriage as ‘the union of 2 people to... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Relationships
You are separated when you stop living together as a couple. Separation occurs when at least one person in the relationship makes the decision to separate, acts on that decision and tells the other person. Your partner does not have to agree. You can be separated and...