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 * Having relationship difficulties Open sub-navigation for Having relationship
   difficulties Close sub-navigation for Having relationship difficulties
   Having relationship difficulties
    * Working things out
      
      Relationships can be rewarding, but also complex. At times, we need
      support to deal with relationship difficulties. You can seek support from
      friends and family, or get help from professional services.
   
    * Relationship education and skills
      
      There may be times in your life when a lot of change occurs and you are
      looking for help to adapt to this change.
   
    * Dealing with distress
      
      Relationship problems often cause significant distress. Distress can show
      itself in many ways. You might feel emotions such as anger or sadness, or
      physical symptoms such as weight change or migraines.
   
    * Abusive or unhealthy behaviour
      
      Healthy relationships start with feeling respected and safe. You have a
      right to respect and safety in all your relationships.

 * Going through separation Open sub-navigation for Going through separation
   Close sub-navigation for Going through separation
   Going through separation
    * Alternatives to court
      
      You don’t necessarily have to go to court after a relationship ends to
      make arrangements for children and property.
   
    * Separation and counselling
      
      Counselling helps couples and families to manage relationship issues
      arising from relationship changes, separation and divorce.
   
    * Money and property
      
      Information about financial issues after the end of a relationship, and
      where to get additional information specific to your situation.
   
    * You and family law
      
      An introduction to Australian family law and the family courts, and where
      to get more information particular to your needs.
   
    * Going to court
      
      Introductory information about when you may need to go to a Family Law
      Court.
   
    * Family mediation and dispute resolution
      
      Separated families can use family mediation to help resolve disputes.
   
    * Divorce
      
      Basic information about divorce law in Australia.
   
    * Looking after yourself
      
      It’s important to look after yourself when a relationship is ending, and
      to take positive action to get the support you need.
   
    * Grandparents and other family members
      
      General information for grandparents and other extended family members who
      are affected by family separation.

 * Children & parenting after separation Open sub-navigation for Children &
   parenting after separation Close sub-navigation for Children & parenting
   after separation
   Children & parenting after separation
    * Talking to children about separation
      
      Explaining parental separation to children is difficult. This section
      includes some suggestions and links to other places to get advice and
      support.
   
    * Services for children
      
      Separation brings significant changes to children’s lives. There are
      services available to help children and young people who need support
      after their parents separate.
   
    * Children’s safety
      
      The safety and wellbeing of children is important at all times, including
      during and after separation.
   
    * Parenting agreements
      
      Information to support parents to make their own post-separation parenting
      agreements.
   
    * Children and family law
      
      General information about Australian family law relating to children.
   
    * Child support
      
      What is child support and where to find out more about it.
   
    * Re-partnering & blended families
      
      How to deal with the opportunities and challenges for post-separation
      parenting after a new relationship begins.

 * Dealing with family & domestic violence Open sub-navigation for Dealing with
   family & domestic violence Close sub-navigation for Dealing with family &
   domestic violence
   Dealing with family & domestic violence
    * Family and domestic violence support
      
      Violence and abusive behaviour are never acceptable. How to get help if
      you are affected by family and domestic violence.
   
    * Family violence orders
      
      Basic information about family and domestic violence orders and links to
      further sources of information and support.
   
    * Family violence and family law
      
      The risk of family violence increases at the time of relationship
      breakdown and separation. This section provides general information about
      the Australian family law system’s approach to family violence.

 * Talk to someone Open sub-navigation for Talk to someone Close sub-navigation
   for Talk to someone
   Talk to someone
    * Family Relationship Advice Line
      
      The Family Relationship Advice Line is a national telephone service that
      helps families affected by relationship or separation issues.
   
    * Find local help
      
      Search for a range of services in your area. Contact the organisation to
      find out more about the services they offer and how they could help you.
   
    * Family Relationship Centres
      
      A Family Relationship Centre can help you by providing information about
      family relationships at all stages.
   
    * Other help lines
      
      Sometimes we need help to deal with difficult situations. Calls to these
      helplines are free, independent and confidential.


FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS ONLINE HELPING FAMILIES BUILD BETTER RELATIONSHIPS

The safety of Australian families during these challenging times is very
important. Information on COVID-19 impacts on services and supports available to
help families is available here.

Information for all families – whether together or separated – about family
relationship issues.  Find out about a range of services to assist families
manage relationship issues, including helping families agree on arrangements for
children after parents separate.


TYPES OF HELP

 * Counselling
   
   Counselling can help people with difficulties in their family relationships
   deal with feelings and experiences.

 * Family mediation and dispute resolution
   
   Separated families can use family mediation to help resolve disputes.

 * Family Dispute Resolution Providers
   
   The national database of accredited Family Dispute Resolution practitioners
   who can help separating families resolve problems out of court.

 * Information in other languages
   
   Find brochures about family law services and parenting after separation in
   fifteen different community languages.  Languages include Mandarin,
   Vietnamese, Arabic and Farsi.

 * Legal advice
   
   Information about getting legal advice for family law and relationship
   disputes.

 * Publications
   
   Printable brochures about family law services and parenting after separation.

 * Financial advice
   
   Where to get financial advice for people who are separating or have
   separated.


ARE YOU IN A CRISIS?

 * Emergency call 000
 * Lifeline 13 11 14
 * 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732
   National sexual assault, domestic violence counselling service





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