Domestic Violence Legal Service
The Domestic Violence Legal Service is a specialised legal service for women experiencing domestic violence. Its main objective is to inform women of their legal rights and their right to access the services that are available.
The Domestic Violence Legal Service provides a range of free and confidential legal services including:
- Casework, legal advice and advocacy
- Education and Training
- Committees and Consultations
- Policy Development and Law Reform
The Domestic Violence Legal Service is the only dedicated legal service of its kind in NSW, and consequently acts as a peak body in the area of domestic violence.
The Domestic Violence Legal Service was established in 1986 when the Women's Legal Resource Centre identified the need for a Community Legal Centre to solely assist women experiencing domestic violence.
Contact the free Domestic Violence Legal Advice Line.
We also provide publications and resources.
Proposed changes to the Family Law Act
Find out about proposed family violence amendments to the Family Law Act and what more is needed to ensure the family law system doesn’t jeopardise the safety of women and children.
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First NSW case places lesbian parent on birth certificate
The District Court has ruled in favour of a co-mother and ordered that her name be placed on her child's birth certificate.Read our media statement
