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Areas of Law
Our team of community lawyers are experienced in a wide range of legal matters.
The areas of law and the level of support that we are able to provide clients is determined by a combination of our funding, the legal needs of our local community as well as our staff capacity.
Advice is available in the areas of law in which we practice, with referrals to other services available where we are unable to help. Client eligibility for casework assistance is always assessed on a case by case basis and with consideration given to client’s circumstances and current demand for services.
A summary of our current areas of law and levels of support available is provided in the tables below.
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✔ Assistance Available
⭕ Assistance Available, however some restrictions apply. This may mean there are specific eligibility requirements or that we have limited capacity at this time. It is best to contact us to find out how we might be able to assist you.
| Type | Area of Law | Advice | Casework | Referral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Family | Child’s Name on Birth Certificate | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| My Family | Child Protection | ⭕ | ✔ | |
| My Family | Child Support and Paternity | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My Family | Family Law – Adoption | ✔ | ||
| My Family | Family Law - Parenting | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My Family | Family Law – Property | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My Family | Family Law – Divorce and Separation | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My Work | Employment | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My Safety | Children’s Court – Intervention Orders | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My Safety | Child Support and Paternity | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My Safety | Family Violence | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My Safety | Personal Safety Intervention Orders | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My Money | Bankruptcy | ✔ | ||
| My Money | Banking Disputes | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My Money | Centrelink/Social Security | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| My Money | Consumer Law – Complaints | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| My Money | Credit Cards & Loans | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My Money | Debts | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My Money | Fines | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| My Money | Taxation | ✔ | ||
| My Rights With Police | Children’s Court – Criminal | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My Rights With Police | Criminal Law – Magistrate’s Court | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My Rights With Police | Criminal Law – County, Supreme or High Courts | ✔ | ||
| My Senior Years | Deceased Estates | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My Senior Years | Elder Abuse & Family Violence | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My Senior Years | Guardianship & Administration | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| My Senior Years | Powers of Attorney | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My Senior Years | Wills | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My House and Neighbours | Conveyancing | ✔ | ||
| My House and Neighbours | Neighbourhood Disputes | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My House and Neighbours | Property Law | ✔ | ||
| My House and Neighbours | Tenancy – Tenants | ⭕ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| My House and Neighbours | Tenancy – Landlords | ✔ | ||
| Other Legal Issues | Commercial Matters | ✔ | ||
| Other Legal Issues | Community Organisations/Clubs | ✔ | ||
| Other Legal Issues | Defamation | ✔ | ||
| Other Legal Issues | Discrimination | ✔ | ||
| Other Legal Issues | Freedom of Information | ✔ | ||
| Other Legal Issues | Immigration | ✔ | ||
| Other Legal Issues | Lawyers – Complaints against | ✔ | ||
| Other Legal Issues | Car Accidents | ✔ | ⭕ | ✔ |
| Other Legal Issues | Car Accidents – Personal Injury | ✔ | ||
| Other Legal Issues | Personal Injury | ✔ | ||
| Other Legal Issues | Victims of Crime | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Last modified on November 20th, 2020 at 11:50 am
The content on this site is information only and is not legal advice. If you need legal advice please contact us.
Barwon Community Legal Service acknowledges the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn and work, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
