The TEWLS Family Law Factsheets explain four key areas of family law; separation, divorce, parenting arrangements and property arrangements. Their purpose is to provide legal information and answers to commonly asked questions for women experiencing or about to experience these matters.
TEWLS are grateful to Madeline Tzevakos for her assistance in designing the TEWLS Family Law Factsheets.
The TEWLS Civil Law Factsheets explain four key areas of civil law; domestic violence orders (DVOs), personal violence restraining orders (PVROs), victims of crime compensation, and visas and domestic and family violence. Their purpose is to provide legal information and answers to commonly asked questions for women experiencing or about to experience these matters.
These factsheets are not intended to be a substitute for legal advice – if you need legal advice about Family and/or Civil Law matters, you can Contact Us for an appointment or
Make an Appointment via our website.
TEWLS has produced two series of factsheets to give general information about Family and Civil Law, including domestic and family violence.
These fact sheets provide general information about rights and entitlements, as well as responsibilities, and an overview of employment law. You can access these fact sheets via the NTWWC
These fact sheets provide general information about rights and entitlements, as well as responsibilities, and an overview of employment law. You can access these fact sheets via the NTWWC
These fact sheets provide general information about rights and entitlements, as well as responsibilities, and an overview of employment law. You can access these fact sheets via the NTWWC
These fact sheets provide general information about rights and entitlements, as well as responsibilities, and an overview of employment law. You can access these fact sheets via the NTWWC
These fact sheets provide general information about rights and entitlements, as well as responsibilities, and an overview of employment law. You can access these fact sheets via the NTWWC
These fact sheets provide general information about rights and entitlements, as well as responsibilities, and an overview of employment law. You can access these fact sheets via the NTWWC
These fact sheets provide general information about rights and entitlements, as well as responsibilities, and an overview of employment law. You can access these fact sheets via the NTWWC
Family Circuit and Federal Court of Australia (FCFCOA)
This brochure provides information for people considering, or affected by separation or divorce.
Dawn House
Do you feel scared at home? A Safety Plan may help.
A SafetyPlan can help you see your options and get a better sense ofcontrol over your situation.
Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NTCAT)
NTCAT is the Northern Territory’s main forum for resolving smaller legal disputes (such as residential tenancy matters and small claims up to $25,000), reconsidering government decisions and helping ensure that certain important human rights are respected. NTCAT aims to achieve outcomes that are prompt, fair and inexpensive. NTCAT is much less formal than a court and its procedures are less complicated.
NTCAT has a range of information sheets to explain specific NTCAT processes and procedures, including enforcing or challenging an NTCAT order.
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA)
The FCFCOA has produced a range of resources for the Family Law jurisdiction, including information for people wanting to apply to the Court for orders, information about separation and stress, and dispute resolution in family law proceedings.
North Queensland Women’s Legal Service (NQWLS)
This workbook can help if you are trying to mediate with your partner to reach a property settlement, or preparing an application to a court for a property settlement.
AustLII, NT Legal Aid Commission (NTLAC), and Darwin Community Legal Service (DCLS)
The Northern Territory Law Handbook is a practical guide to legal issues that affect people living in the Northern Territory. The layout is similar to a Wikipedia page and the resource includes information about the legal system and different areas of law.
A service map of the Top End of the Northern Territory for people seeking free legal help.
Northern Territory Council of Social Service (NTCOSS)
A service map of the Northern Territory for women escaping domestic and family violence.
With You We Can is a victim-led network demystifying the police and legal processes for victims of sexual violence while working to improve them. It aims to empower victims of sexual assault through knowledge, connection, and advocacy.
Northern Territory (NT) Consumer Affairs aims to promote and regulate responsible business conduct and protect consumer interests. NT Consumer Affairs resources aim to help consumers know their rights and responsibilities relating to the purchase of goods and services, residential tenancies, and residential building disputes.
eSafetyWomen is designed to empower Australian women to take control of their online experiences. The eSafetyWomen resources aim to help women manage technology risks and abuse by giving women the tools they need to be confident when online.
ShelterMe is an online directory of services for homeless Territorians, operated by NT Shelter and funded by the NT Government. There are no fees to list your service on ShelterMe, however individuals wishing to access listed services should be aware that some service providers may charge fees.
LawInfo NT is a website with plain language information about the law. You can read, watch, listen to, or look at information; get information in different languages; and find a legal service near you.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
The best way to protect yourself is through awareness and education.
The Little Black Book of Scams is recognised internationally as an important tool for consumers and small businesses to learn about scams including:
Northern Territory Local Court
The Northern Territory Local Court has jurisdiction over most of the criminal and civil matters in the Northern Territory, including criminal charges, domestic violence orders (DVOs) and personal violence restraining orders (PVROs). The Northern Territory Local Court website has information for people going to court, including information about court rules (etiquette), going to court as a witness, and court appearances.
TEWLS acknowledges that we work on Aboriginal land, including the lands of the Larrakia people, who are the traditional owners of the land where our office is located. We acknowledge the Larrakia people as the Traditional Owners of the Darwin region and pay deep respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to a positive future for the Aboriginal community. Always was, always will be.
