Navigating Legal Aid & Community Legal Services: Your Lifeline for Divorce and Family Violence in Australia

👥 Are you facing a divorce or family violence legal battle but are feeling financially overwhelmed? Tune in as Laura and Lyn discuss with special guest Kara Cook the vital role of legal aid and community legal services in providing support during divorce and domestic violence situations for those who cannot afford a lawyer.

💼 Worried about facing your ex in backed by a team of expensive lawyers in court? Kara, a community legal service expert, debunks the myth that legal representation guarantees victory, emphasising that the law is the ultimate arbiter and will help put your mind at ease.

⚖️ Learn about the recent legislative changes, including ten days of paid domestic violence leave, empowering survivors to seek support without fear of repercussions at work.

🏫 Discover the tips and steps to take to access a community legal service in your area. 

Listen to this episode if you:

• Need guidance on legal aid and community services.
• Want to understand how community legal services or legal aid works.
• Seek insight into workplace entitlements if going through family violence.
• Are interested in remote legal assistance.
• Require help navigating family law.

Key Ideas:

• Access to legal aid and community legal services for domestic violence and divorce.
• Geographic accessibility and remote assistance via technology.
• Legal safeguards regardless of legal representation.
• Proportionality in legal representation and judicial scrutiny.
• Workplace rights and entitlements for those experiencing domestic violence.
• Availability of ten days of paid domestic violence leave in Australia.
• Supportive workplace cultures and confidentiality.
• Multifaceted challenges faced by individuals navigating domestic violence situations.

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Community Legal Services Australia

This episode provides valuable guidance for anyone looking to get help through community legal programs, women's legal services or legal aid. 

Please note that this podcast provides general education only and is not legal advice. This is just one lawyer's opinion of the family court's views in Australia. Do not base your case on anything mentioned in this episode unless it is first discussed and approved by your personal lawyer. Always seek independent legal advice, as every situation is different. By listening to this show, you are agreeing that it and the company that runs it are not liable for the outcome of your case.

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Useful Resources:

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Emergency Contacts:

• WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE 
• LEGAL AID
• Lifeline 13 11 14
• Mensline Australia 1300 789 978
• Kids Help Line 1800 551 800
• Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 019 123
• Relationships Australia 
• Police on 000
• DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Note: This number is not recorded on your phone bill
• DV Connect Mensline on 1800 600 636
• National DV line on 1800 737 732.1800RESPECT 1800 737 732

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Please note that this podcast provides general education only and is not legal advice. Always seek independent legal advice, as every situation is different.