Legal Aid Queensland application form (LAQAPP) Instructions
This form contains 487 fields organized into 120 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identification | ||
| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do not identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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| Yes, Aboriginal | Checkbox |
Check this box if you identify as Aboriginal (but not Torres Strait Islander).
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| Yes, Torres Strait Islander | Checkbox |
Check this box if you identify as Torres Strait Islander (but not Aboriginal).
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| Additional Details (Large Text Box) | ||
| Additional details | Text |
Enter any extra information about your family or relationship problem (for example timelines, names, dates, relevant events, and any other details you want the reviewer to know).
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| Age eligibility (17 years or younger) | ||
| Are you 17 years or younger? No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are NOT 17 years old or younger (i.e., you are 18 or older).
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| Are you 17 years or younger? Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you ARE 17 years old or younger.
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| Applicant Name (Family, First, Middle) | ||
| Family name (surname) | Text |
Enter your family name or surname exactly as it appears on your official documents.
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| First name (given name) | Text |
Enter your primary given name (first name) exactly as it appears on your official documents.
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| Middle name(s) | Text |
Enter any middle name(s) you use, separated by spaces, or leave blank if you have none.
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| Apply for Bail (If in Custody)? | ||
| If you are in custody, do you want to apply for bail? — No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the person is currently in custody and does NOT want to apply for bail.
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| If you are in custody, do you want to apply for bail? — Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the person is currently in custody and DOES want to apply for bail.
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| Authority to complete application for someone else (checkbox and authority details) | ||
| No — What authority do you have to complete this application for someone else? | Checkbox |
Check this box when you are NOT completing the application for yourself and must provide the authority you have (for example, power of attorney, QCAT order, parent or guardian).
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| Authority to act (describe) | Text |
Enter the authority you have to complete this application for someone else (for example: power of attorney, QCAT order, parent, guardian), providing enough detail to identify the legal basis for acting on their behalf. Fill only if 'No — Authority to complete application for someone else' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
No — Authority to complete application for someone else
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| Authority to release information consent (name, QPS brief history choice, signature, date) | ||
| Authorised person name | Text |
Enter the full name of the applicant or the authorised person giving consent for Police Prosecutions to release information to Legal Aid Queensland.
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| Consent to release QP9 / criminal & traffic history — No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do NOT consent to Police Prosecutions providing Legal Aid Queensland with a copy of your Queensland Police Service Court Brief (QP9) and/or your criminal and traffic history.
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| Consent to release QP9 / criminal & traffic history — Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you DO consent to Police Prosecutions providing Legal Aid Queensland with a copy of your Queensland Police Service Court Brief (QP9) and/or your criminal and traffic history.
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| Applicant or authorised person signature | Text |
Sign your full name to confirm you authorise the release of information and accept the declaration and authority statements on this form.
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| Signature date | Date |
Provide the date when the applicant or authorised person signed this declaration.
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| Birth Date | ||
| Birth date | Date |
Enter your date of birth for the person to whom this form pertains.
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| Born in Another Country (No/Yes) and Country | ||
| Born in Another Country - No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you were not born in another country (i.e., you were born in this country).
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| Born in Another Country - Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you were born in another country (not in this country).
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| Born in Another Country - Which country? | Checkbox |
If you checked Yes, enter the name of the country where you were born in the adjacent text box.
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| Country of birth | Text |
Enter the name of the country where you were born (provide the full country name). Fill only if 'Born in Another Country - Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Born in Another Country - Yes
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| Centrelink/Veterans payment received (Q5) | ||
| Q5 - No (Go to question 6) | Checkbox |
Check this box if neither you nor the person who helps you financially receives a Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs payment; if checked, skip to question 6.
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| Q5 - Yes (Which payment?) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you or the person who helps you financially receives a Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs payment; if checked, provide details of which payment(s) follow‑up fields request.
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| Checklist - Court Details Attachments | ||
| Copies of any court documents you have received/filed | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have attached photocopies of any court documents you have received or filed to your application.
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| Checklist - Criminal Law Problem Documents | ||
| Queensland Police Service Court Brief (QP9), criminal and traffic history, notice to appear, proceeds of crime order | Checkbox |
Check this box when you have attached the Queensland Police Service Court Brief (QP9) and any criminal/traffic history, notice to appear, or proceeds of crime order related to your criminal law problem.
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| Checklist - Family or Relationship Problem Documents | ||
| Any court orders, family dispute resolution certificate(s), or invitation to family dispute resolution conference | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have attached any court orders, family dispute resolution certificate(s), or an invitation to attend a family dispute resolution conference to your application.
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| Checklist - Final Review Confirmations | ||
| Answered all relevant questions including question 18 (page 13) | Checkbox |
Check this box after you have completed and answered every relevant question on the form, including question 18 on page 13.
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| Read and signed the 'Declaration and authority to release information' (page 14) | Checkbox |
Check this box once you have read and signed the Declaration and Authority to Release Information on page 14.
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| Checklist - Financial Details Attachments | ||
| Centrelink income statement | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are attaching a Centrelink income statement with your application.
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| Payslips for at least the last four weeks | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are attaching payslips covering at least the last four weeks or a letter from your employer confirming your income.
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| Copies of bank statements for the past three months | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are attaching copies of bank statements for the past three months from all financial institutions where you have accounts.
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| Proof of your self‑employed income | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are attaching documentation that verifies your self‑employed income.
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| Child Details - Fifth Child | ||
| Fifth child's family name | Text |
Enter the fifth child's family (last) name as it appears on legal or official documents. Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Fifth child's first and middle name(s) | Text |
Enter the fifth child's given first name and any middle name(s). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Fifth child's birth date | Date |
Enter the fifth child's date of birth. Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Fifth child's relationship to you | Text |
State how the fifth child is related to you (for example: son, daughter, stepchild, foster child). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Fifth child's involvement in this matter | Text |
Indicate whether the fifth child is involved in this matter and give brief details of that involvement if applicable. Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Fifth child's who they live with | Text |
Provide the name(s) or description of the person(s) or household the fifth child normally lives with (for example: mother, father, both parents, guardian). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Child Details - First Child | ||
| First child's family name | Text |
Enter the family (last) name of your first child. Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| First child's first and middle name(s) | Text |
Enter the first name and any middle name(s) of your first child. Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| First child's birth date | Date |
Enter the birth date of your first child. Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| First child's relationship to you | Text |
Describe how this child is related to you (for example, 'son', 'daughter', 'stepchild', or 'grandchild'). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| First child's living arrangements | Text |
Enter the name(s) or relationship(s) of the person(s) the child lives with (for example, 'mother', 'father', 'grandparents' or specific names). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| First child's involvement in this matter | Text |
Indicate whether, and briefly how, the child is involved in this matter (for example, 'yes', 'no', or a short explanation). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Child Details - Fourth Child | ||
| Fourth child — Family name | Text |
Enter the fourth child's family (last) name as it appears on official documents. Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Fourth child — First and middle name(s) | Text |
Enter the fourth child's first name and any middle name(s). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Fourth child — Birth date | Date |
Enter the fourth child's date of birth. Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Fourth child — Relationship to you | Text |
Describe how the fourth child is related to you (for example: son, daughter, stepchild or foster child). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Fourth child — Who do they live with? | Text |
Provide the name(s) or relationship(s) of the person(s) the fourth child lives with (for example: mother, father, both parents, guardian). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Fourth child — Involved in this matter? | Text |
State whether the fourth child is involved in this matter and, if applicable, give a brief explanation of their involvement. Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Child Details - Second Child | ||
| Second child's family name | Text |
Enter the second child's family (surname/last) name. Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Second child's first and middle name(s) | Text |
Enter the second child's given name and any middle name(s). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Second child's birth date | Date |
Enter the second child's date of birth. Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Second child's relationship to you | Text |
Specify how the second child is related to you (for example: son, daughter, stepchild, foster child). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Who the second child lives with | Text |
Provide the name(s) or relationship(s) of the person(s) the second child lives with (for example: mother, father, guardian, 'lives alone'). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Is the second child involved in this matter? | Text |
Indicate whether and how the second child is involved in this matter (for example: 'Yes - witness', 'No', or brief details). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Child Details - Third Child | ||
| Third child's family name | Text |
Enter the child's family name (surname/last name). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Third child's first and middle name(s) | Text |
Enter the child's given first name and any middle name(s). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Third child's relationship to you | Text |
State how the child is related to you (for example 'son', 'daughter', 'stepchild' or other relationship). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Who the third child lives with | Text |
Enter the name(s) or relationship(s) of the person(s) the child lives with (for example 'mother', 'father', 'grandparent' or specific names). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Third child's involvement in this matter | Text |
Indicate whether the child is involved in this matter and briefly describe how (for example 'No' or 'Yes - witness/subject'). Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Third child's birth date | Date |
Enter the child's date of birth. Fill only if 'Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?)
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| Children Under 18 (Q16) - Yes/No | ||
| Q16 — No (Do you have any children under 18?) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do NOT have any children under 18.
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| Q16 — Yes (Do you have any children under 18?) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you DO have one or more children under 18 (then provide their details in the table).
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| Complainant details (who made the complaint) and extra details flag | ||
| Complainant family name | Text |
Enter the family or last name of the person who made the complaint against you. Fill only if 'Not sure' is 'No'.
Depends on:
Not sure
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| Complainant first name | Text |
Enter the given or first name of the person who made the complaint against you. Fill only if 'Not sure' is 'No'.
Depends on:
Not sure
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| Not sure | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do not know or cannot identify who made the complaint against you.
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| List extra details at question 18 | Checkbox |
Check this box to indicate that additional details about the complainant(s) have been listed at question 18.
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| Completing application for yourself (Yes/No) | ||
| Yes — Read and sign declaration below | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are completing this application for yourself; you must read and sign the declaration below.
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| No — Authority to complete application for someone else | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are NOT completing the application for yourself and you must provide the authority you have (for example power of attorney, QCAT order, parent or guardian).
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| Contact details (phone and email) | ||
| Home phone (area/country code) | Text |
Enter the home telephone country or area code (for example +44 or 02), or leave blank if not applicable.
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| Home phone (number) | Text |
Enter the remainder of your home telephone number (the local number part) without the area code.
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| Mobile phone | Text |
Enter your full mobile phone number, including country code if applicable.
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| Work phone (area/country code) | Text |
Enter the work telephone country or area code, or leave blank if not applicable.
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| Work phone (number) | Text |
Enter the remainder of your work telephone number (the local number part) without the area code.
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| Text |
Enter your primary email address for contact.
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| Other contact | Text |
Enter any other contact detail (for example an alternative phone number, fax number, or secondary email) or leave blank if none.
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| Counselling/Mediation/Dispute Resolution Sessions | ||
| Counselling/Mediation/Dispute Resolution Sessions – No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have NOT attended any counselling, mediation or family dispute resolution sessions with the person you are in dispute with.
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| Counselling/Mediation/Dispute Resolution Sessions – Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you HAVE attended counselling, mediation or family dispute resolution sessions with the person you are in dispute with (and attach any certificates received from these sessions).
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| Counselling/mediation session details | Text |
Enter details of any counselling, mediation or family dispute resolution sessions you attended with the person you are in dispute with, including provider/organisation names, dates, purpose and any outcomes or certificates received. Fill only if 'Counselling/Mediation/Dispute Resolution Sessions – Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Counselling/Mediation/Dispute Resolution Sessions – Yes
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| Court or tribunal required (Yes/No, date, time) | ||
| Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do NOT have to go to any court or tribunal in relation to this matter.
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| Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you DO have to attend a court or tribunal, and provide the date, time and any court documents if known.
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| Court/tribunal date | Date |
Enter the date of the court or tribunal hearing or appearance, if known. Fill only if 'Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes
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| Court/tribunal time | Time |
Enter the time of the court or tribunal hearing or appearance. Fill only if 'Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes
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| Court or tribunal suburb/town | ||
| Suburb/town (court or tribunal) | Text |
Enter the name of the suburb or town where the court or tribunal hearing will take place. Fill only if 'Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes
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| Criminal Record Declaration | ||
| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do not have a criminal record.
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| Not sure | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are unsure whether you have a criminal record.
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| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do have a criminal record.
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| Attach or list criminal record | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are attaching a copy of your criminal record or listing your criminal record on this form (include matters where no conviction was recorded).
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| Criminal Record List - First Entry | ||
| First entry - Year | Text |
Enter the year when the recorded offence occurred for the first listed criminal record entry. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| First entry - Offence | Text |
Describe the offence for the first listed criminal record entry (brief name or description of the charge). Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| First entry - Penalty | Text |
Provide the penalty, sentence or outcome imposed for the offence in the first listed criminal record entry. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Criminal Record List - Fourth Entry | ||
| Fourth entry — Year | Text |
Enter the year when this offence occurred (four-digit year). Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Fourth entry — Offence | Text |
Describe the offence or charge for this entry using a brief clear phrase (e.g., 'shoplifting', 'drink driving'). Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Fourth entry — Penalty | Text |
Enter the penalty, sentence or outcome imposed for this offence (for example: fine amount, community service, imprisonment, discharged, or 'no conviction recorded'). Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Criminal Record List - Second Entry | ||
| Second entry - Year | Number |
Enter the year of the offence for the second criminal record entry (four-digit year). Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Second entry - Offence | Text |
Enter a brief description of the offence for the second criminal record entry. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Second entry - Penalty | Text |
Enter the penalty, sentence or outcome imposed for the offence in the second criminal record entry. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Criminal Record List - Third Entry | ||
| Third entry — Year | Number |
Enter the year when the offence occurred for the third listed criminal record entry. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Third entry — Offence | Text |
Provide the name or short description of the offence for the third listed criminal record entry. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Third entry — Penalty | Text |
Enter the penalty, sentence or outcome imposed for the offence in the third listed criminal record entry. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| De Facto Relationship with the Person in Dispute With | ||
| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you were not in a de facto relationship with the person you are in dispute with.
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| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you were in a de facto relationship with the person you are in dispute with.
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| Give details | Checkbox |
Check this box to indicate you will provide details about the de facto relationship (for example relationship date, separation date) when the 'Yes' option applies.
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| De facto relationship — Relationship date | Date |
Enter the date when your de facto relationship with the person in dispute began. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| De facto relationship — Separation date | Date |
Enter the date when you and the person in dispute separated or ended the de facto relationship. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Declaration acknowledgment and signature (read/sign, signed, date) | ||
| Yes — Read and sign declaration below | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are completing this application for yourself and will read and sign the declaration below.
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| Declaration - Signature | Text |
Enter the signature (your full name or legal signature) to confirm you have read, understood and accept the declaration and conflict of interest/privacy statement.
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| Declaration - Date Signed | Date |
Enter the date on which you signed the declaration.
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| Disability Affecting Access (No/Yes) and Disability Type/Details | ||
| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do NOT have a disability that affects how you access our services.
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| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you DO have a disability that affects how you access our services.
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| Intellectual | Checkbox |
Check this box if the disability that affects your access is an intellectual disability.
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| Psychological/psychiatric | Checkbox |
Check this box if the disability that affects your access is psychological or psychiatric in nature.
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| Sensory (including speech) | Checkbox |
Check this box if the disability that affects your access is sensory (including speech-related) such as hearing or vision issues.
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| Physical | Checkbox |
Check this box if the disability that affects your access is physical, and provide further details in the space provided.
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| Disability details (physical / access needs) | Text |
Enter a short description of the disability and how it affects access to services, including the nature of the condition, any physical limitations and any specific adjustments or aids required. Fill only if 'Physical' is selected.
Depends on:
Physical
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| Domestic/family violence matter type | ||
| Applying for a protection order | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are the person seeking to apply for a protection order because of domestic or family violence. Fill only if 'Domestic/family violence' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Domestic/family violence
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| Responding to a protection order application | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are responding to or defending against someone else's protection order application related to domestic or family violence. Fill only if 'Domestic/family violence' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Domestic/family violence
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| Change of family court orders due to violence | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are asking for existing family court orders to be changed because of domestic or family violence concerns. Fill only if 'Domestic/family violence' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Domestic/family violence
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| Extra Details (Q18 reference) | ||
| List extra details at question 18 | Checkbox |
Check this box when you need to provide additional information referenced in question 18 (i.e., you have extra details to list about the children or circumstances described).
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| Extra or Practical Help Needed (No/Yes) and Details | ||
| Do you need extra or practical help — No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do not need any extra or practical help to access services (for example, you do not need help to read or write).
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| Do you need extra or practical help — Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do need extra or practical help to access services (for example, you need help to read, write, or otherwise access the form or service).
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| Do you need extra or practical help — Give details | Checkbox |
Check this box when you have indicated 'Yes' and want to provide details about the extra or practical help you need, then fill in the details in the adjacent text field.
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| Extra or practical help — details | Text |
If you answered Yes to needing extra or practical help to access services, describe the specific help you need (for example, help to read or write, mobility assistance, or other practical support). Fill only if 'Do you need extra or practical help — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Do you need extra or practical help — Yes
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| Financial help from another person (Q4) | ||
| Q4 No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do not get any financial help from another person (you do not regularly receive money, bill payments, or shared living expenses from a relative, partner or other person).
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| Q4 Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do get financial help from another person (for example a relative or partner regularly gives you money, helps pay your bills or shares living expenses).
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| First person charged - Has a lawyer? (Yes/No/Don't know) | ||
| First person charged - No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the first person charged does not have a lawyer.
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| First person charged - Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the first person charged does have a lawyer (then give the lawyer's details below if known).
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| First person charged - Don't know | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do not know whether the first person charged has a lawyer.
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| First person charged - Lawyer details | ||
| First person charged — Lawyer's name | Text |
Enter the full name of the lawyer representing the first person charged. Fill only if 'Yes', 'First person charged - Yes' is 'Yes' (all).
Depends on:
Yes, First person charged - Yes
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| First person charged — Law firm | Text |
Enter the name of the law firm or legal practice that represents the first person charged. Fill only if 'Yes', 'First person charged - Yes' is 'Yes' (all).
Depends on:
Yes, First person charged - Yes
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| First person charged — Lawyer's address | Text |
Enter the lawyer's street or postal address where correspondence can be sent. Fill only if 'Yes', 'First person charged - Yes' is 'Yes' (all).
Depends on:
Yes, First person charged - Yes
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| First person charged — Lawyer's suburb/town | Text |
Enter the suburb or town for the lawyer's address. Fill only if 'Yes', 'First person charged - Yes' is 'Yes' (all).
Depends on:
Yes, First person charged - Yes
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| First person charged — Lawyer's state | Text |
Enter the state or territory for the lawyer's address. Fill only if 'Yes', 'First person charged - Yes' is 'Yes' (all).
Depends on:
Yes, First person charged - Yes
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| First person charged — Lawyer's postcode | Number |
Enter the postcode for the lawyer's address. Fill only if 'Yes', 'First person charged - Yes' is 'Yes' (all).
Depends on:
Yes, First person charged - Yes
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| First person charged - Personal and address details | ||
| First person charged — Family name | Text |
Enter the family (last) name of the first person charged. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| First person charged — First name | Text |
Enter the given (first) name of the first person charged. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| First person charged — Middle name(s) | Text |
Enter any middle name(s) of the first person charged; leave blank if none. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| First person charged — Street address | Text |
Enter the full street address (street number and name) of the first person charged. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| First person charged — Suburb/Town | Text |
Enter the suburb or town for the first person charged's address. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| First person charged — State | Text |
Enter the state or territory for the first person charged's address. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| First person charged — Postcode | Text |
Enter the postcode (ZIP/postal code) for the first person charged's address. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| First person charged — Birth date | Date |
Enter the date of birth of the first person charged. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Further sections (extra details, applicant declaration) | ||
| Extra details | Text |
Enter any additional information about your legal problem(s) that is not captured elsewhere, such as chronological details, important dates, names of people involved, and other facts that help explain your situation.
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| Applicant declaration | Text |
Provide the applicant's declaration confirming the accuracy of the information given, including any required statement of truth, your full name and the date (and any other text the form asks you to include for the declaration).
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| Gender (Male/Female/Other) and Details | ||
| Male | Checkbox |
Check this box if you identify as male.
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| Female | Checkbox |
Check this box if you identify as female.
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| Other | Checkbox |
Check this box if your gender is not male or female, and provide details in the adjacent 'Give details' space.
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| Gender — Give details (group or organisation) | Text |
Enter additional information describing your gender choice, for example the group, organisation, community label or a brief explanatory note. Fill only if 'Other' is 'Other'.
Depends on:
Other
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| Health care/pension card additional details | ||
| Card details record number | Text |
Enter the identifier for this set of current health care or pension card details (for example ‘1’ for the first card entry).
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| Home address | ||
| Home street address | Text |
Enter the full street address of your home, including house or unit number and street name.
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| Home suburb/town | Text |
Enter the suburb, town or city where your home is located.
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| Home state/territory | Text |
Enter the state, province or territory for your home address.
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| Home postcode | Number |
Enter the postcode or ZIP code for your home address.
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| How Do You Want to Plead? | ||
| Guilty | Checkbox |
Check this box if you wish to enter a plea of guilty to the charge(s).
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| Not guilty | Checkbox |
Check this box if you wish to enter a plea of not guilty to the charge(s).
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| Not sure | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are unsure which plea to enter and have not decided yet.
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| Interpreter Needed (No/Yes) and Language/Dialect | ||
| Interpreter needed - No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do NOT need an interpreter to help you complete this form.
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| Interpreter needed - Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you DO need an interpreter to help you complete this form, and then provide the language and dialect in the adjacent field.
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| Interpreter language and dialect | Text |
Enter the language and specific dialect (if applicable) you need an interpreter for to help you complete this form. Fill only if 'Interpreter needed - Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Interpreter needed - Yes
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| Large Notes/Comments Field | ||
| Additional notes / comments | Text |
Enter any additional information, explanations or comments relevant to your application or this form; free‑form text for details not captured elsewhere.
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| Lawyer details (name, firm, address, suburb, state, postcode) | ||
| Lawyer's name | Text |
Enter the lawyer's full name as you want it recorded (for example, first and last name and any title). Fill only if 'Lawyer representing you - Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Lawyer representing you - Yes
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| Law firm | Text |
Enter the name of the law firm or legal practice representing you. Fill only if 'Lawyer representing you - Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Lawyer representing you - Yes
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| Address | Text |
Enter the lawyer's street address including building number, street name and unit or suite if applicable. Fill only if 'Lawyer representing you - Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Lawyer representing you - Yes
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| Suburb/town | Text |
Enter the suburb or town where the lawyer's office is located. Fill only if 'Lawyer representing you - Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Lawyer representing you - Yes
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| Postcode | Text |
Enter the postcode for the lawyer's office location. Fill only if 'Lawyer representing you - Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Lawyer representing you - Yes
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| State | Text |
Enter the state or territory for the lawyer's office (use the standard abbreviation or full name). Fill only if 'Lawyer representing you - Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Lawyer representing you - Yes
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| Lawyer representing you (Yes/No + give details indicator) | ||
| Lawyer representing you - No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do not have a lawyer representing you.
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| Lawyer representing you - Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have a lawyer representing you.
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| Lawyer representing you - Give details | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have a lawyer and will provide their details in the fields below.
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| Legal advice / other option and details | ||
| Not sure | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are unsure whether your application is about a family or relationship problem and you have not decided to request legal advice or provide other details.
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| Get legal advice | Checkbox |
Check this box if you would like to receive legal advice about the family or relationship problem.
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| Other — details (legal advice) | Text |
Enter the text describing the 'Other' option or any additional details about your legal advice request or situation. Fill only if 'Other' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Other
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| Other | Checkbox |
Check this box if none of the other options apply and you want to provide a different response in the adjacent free-text field.
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| Living and employment situation (Q6) | ||
| Couple — one working | Checkbox |
Check this box if you live as a couple and only one partner is currently working.
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| Single — person working | Checkbox |
Check this box if you live alone (single) and that person (you) is currently working.
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| Couple — both working | Checkbox |
Check this box if you live as a couple and both partners are currently working.
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| Single — not working | Checkbox |
Check this box if you live alone (single) and are not currently working.
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| Couple — both not working | Checkbox |
Check this box if you live as a couple and neither partner is currently working.
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| Local Legal Aid Queensland Office Details | ||
| Local Office — Box 1 | Text |
Enter this local Legal Aid Queensland office’s full name, street address and primary contact details (telephone and email); you may also include opening hours or other brief notes.
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| Local Office — Box 3 | Text |
Enter this local Legal Aid Queensland office’s full name, street address and primary contact details (telephone and email); you may also include opening hours or other brief notes.
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| Local Office — Box 4 | Text |
Enter this local Legal Aid Queensland office’s full name, street address and primary contact details (telephone and email); you may also include opening hours or other brief notes.
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| Local Office — Box 5 | Text |
Enter this local Legal Aid Queensland office’s full name, street address and primary contact details (telephone and email); you may also include opening hours or other brief notes.
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| Marital Status and Other Details | ||
| Married | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are currently married (in a legal/registered marriage).
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| Divorced | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are divorced and not currently in a relationship listed on this form.
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| Defacto | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are in a de facto (living together as a couple) relationship.
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| Single | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are single (not married and not in a de facto relationship).
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| Separated (married/defacto) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are separated from your spouse or de facto partner but not yet divorced.
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| Other | Checkbox |
Check this box if your marital status is not listed among the options above.
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| Other — Give details | Checkbox |
Check this box (and use the adjacent text field) to provide details when you have selected 'Other' as your marital status.
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| Marital status — Other (details) | Text |
If you selected 'Other' for your marital status, enter the specific details or description of your marital situation in this box. Fill only if 'Other' is 'Other'.
Depends on:
Other
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| Marriage to the Person in Dispute With | ||
| Were you married to the person you are in dispute with? — No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you were not married to the person you are in dispute with.
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| Were you married to the person you are in dispute with? — Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you were married to the person you are in dispute with.
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| Were you married to the person you are in dispute with? — Give details | Checkbox |
Check this box when you have answered Yes and need to provide marriage details (dates of marriage, separation, divorce) in the fields provided.
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| Marriage date | Date |
Enter the date you were married to the person you are in dispute with. Fill only if 'Were you married to the person you are in dispute with? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Were you married to the person you are in dispute with? — Yes
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| Separation date | Date |
Enter the date you and the person in dispute separated. Fill only if 'Were you married to the person you are in dispute with? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Were you married to the person you are in dispute with? — Yes
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| Marriage location | Text |
Enter the place or brief detail about the marriage (for example town, state or country) where you and the person were married. Fill only if 'Were you married to the person you are in dispute with? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Were you married to the person you are in dispute with? — Yes
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| Divorce date | Date |
Enter the date your marriage to the person in dispute was legally divorced (if applicable). Fill only if 'Were you married to the person you are in dispute with? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Were you married to the person you are in dispute with? — Yes
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| Next court date (details / not sure) | ||
| Next court date — purpose | Text |
Enter the reason or purpose of the next court date (for example: mention, committal, trial, hearing) to describe what the court appearance is for. Fill only if 'Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes
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| Not sure (next court date) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do not know what your next court date is for or cannot provide details about the next court appearance (for example mention, committal, trial). Fill only if 'Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes
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| Number of dependent children under 18 | ||
| Number of dependent children under 18 | Text |
Enter the total number of your dependent children under 18 (including any children you pay child support or maintenance for).
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| Office Use Only - Advised By | ||
| Advised by | Text |
Enter the full name of the staff member or advisor who provided advice on this application. Fill only if 'No in-house capacity' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
No in-house capacity
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| Office Use Only - Application Handling Staff and Dates | ||
| Application taken by | Text |
Enter the name (and staff ID if required) of the staff member who took the application.
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| Application taken date | Date |
Enter the date the application was taken.
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| Application entered by | Text |
Enter the name (and staff ID if required) of the staff member who entered the application into the system.
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| Application entered date | Date |
Enter the date the application was entered into the system.
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| Office use only - Application taken by | ||
| Application taken by (staff name) | Text |
Enter the full name of the staff member who took or recorded this application.
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| Office Use Only - Assign to In-house Lawyer | ||
| Assign to in-house lawyer | Text |
Enter the full name or internal identifier of the in-house lawyer who will be assigned to this application. Fill only if '1 Assign to in-house lawyer' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
1 Assign to in-house lawyer
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| 1 Assign to in-house lawyer | Checkbox |
Check this box when, during office processing, the application needs to be assigned to an in‑house lawyer for handling or review.
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| Office Use Only - Client and File Identifiers | ||
| Client ID | Text |
Enter the unique identifier assigned to the client (e.g., case or client reference number) exactly as it appears in your records.
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| File number | Text |
Enter the file or matter number for this application (the reference used by your office to track the client's file).
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| Office use only - Date | ||
| Date (office use only) | Date |
The date the staff member recorded or processed this application; enter the application processing date.
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| Date - Day | Checkbox |
Tick this box when recording the day (DD) of the date the application was taken (office use only).
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| Date - Month | Checkbox |
Tick this box when recording the month (MM) of the date the application was taken (office use only).
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| Date - Year | Checkbox |
Tick this box when recording the year (YYYY) of the date the application was taken (office use only).
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| Office Use Only - Supporting Checks | ||
| Health care or pension card sighted | Checkbox |
Check this box when a staff member has seen and verified the applicant's health care or pension card.
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| Documents attached | Checkbox |
Check this box when the applicant's supporting documents have been received and attached to the application file.
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| No in-house capacity | Checkbox |
Check this box when the office does not have in-house capacity to handle the matter.
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| Other legal matters (Yes/No/Not sure and details) | ||
| Yes (Other legal matters) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you ARE involved in one or more other legal matters.
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| Not sure (Other legal matters) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are UNSURE whether you are involved in any other legal matters.
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| No (Other legal matters) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are NOT involved in any other legal matters (for example child protection or family law).
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| Give details (Other legal matters) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you will provide further details about the other legal matters in the adjacent details field.
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| Other legal matters - details | Text |
Provide a brief description of any other legal matters you are involved in (for example child protection, family law), including relevant dates or case references if known. Fill only if 'Yes (Other legal matters)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes (Other legal matters)
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| Other Names Used (No/Yes) and Other Name Details | ||
| Other Names Used - No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have never used any other names (for example, maiden name or previous married name).
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| Other Names Used - Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have used other names at any time and will provide those names in the fields below.
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| Other Names Used - List your other names | Checkbox |
Check this box to indicate you will list your other names in the ‘Family name / First name / Type of name’ fields immediately below.
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| Other family name | Text |
Enter the family (surname) you have used previously or additionally (for example a maiden name or former married name). Fill only if 'Other Names Used - Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Other Names Used - Yes
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| Other first name | Text |
Enter the given (first) name you have used previously or additionally. Fill only if 'Other Names Used - Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Other Names Used - Yes
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| Type of other name | Text |
Describe the type or reason for this other name (for example 'maiden name', 'previous married name', 'nickname' or 'legal change'). Fill only if 'Other Names Used - Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Other Names Used - Yes
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| Other payment details (Q5) | ||
| Q5 Other (payment) | Checkbox |
Check this box if the Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs payment someone who helps you financially receives is not listed and should be recorded as 'Other'.
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| Q5 Give details (other payment) | Checkbox |
Check this box when you have selected 'Other' and will provide the name/details of that payment in the adjacent text field or attachment.
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| Q5 Other payment — details | Text |
Enter the name or brief description of the other Centrelink or Veterans’ Affairs payment received by the person who helps you financially (e.g. specific allowance or benefit). Fill only if 'Q5 - Yes (Which payment?)', 'Q5 Other (payment)' is 'Yes' for all fields.
Depends on:
Q5 - Yes (Which payment?), Q5 Other (payment)
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| Other person's health care/pension card details | ||
| Other person's card number | Text |
Enter the full health care or pension card number for the other person as shown on their card.
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| Other person's card expiry date | Date |
Enter the expiry date of the other person's health care or pension card.
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| Other person – Health care | Checkbox |
Check this box if the other person holds a Health Care card (enter their card number and expiry date in the fields provided).
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| Other person – Pension | Checkbox |
Check this box if the other person holds a Pension card (enter their card number and expiry date in the fields provided).
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| Payment amount (Full/Part) (Q5) | ||
| Full | Checkbox |
Check this box if the person who helps you financially receives a full Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs payment.
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| Part | Checkbox |
Check this box if the person who helps you financially receives a part Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs payment.
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| Payment type selection (Q5) | ||
| Q5 - Disability support pension | Checkbox |
Check this box if you or the person who helps you financially receives the Disability Support Pension from Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs.
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| Q5 - Special benefit | Checkbox |
Check this box if you or the person who helps you financially receives a Special Benefit from Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs.
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| Q5 - Mature age allowance / pension benefit | Checkbox |
Check this box if you or the person who helps you financially receives the Mature Age Allowance or a mature age pension benefit from Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs.
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| Q5 - Veterans and war services | Checkbox |
Check this box if you or the person who helps you financially receives Veterans' or war service payments from Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs.
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| Q5 - Widow allowance | Checkbox |
Check this box if you or the person who helps you financially receives the Widow Allowance from Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs.
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| Q5 - Newstart allowance | Checkbox |
Check this box if you or the person who helps you financially receives the Newstart Allowance from Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs.
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| Q5 - Youth allowance | Checkbox |
Check this box if you or the person who helps you financially receives the Youth Allowance from Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs.
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| Q5 - Parenting payment partnered | Checkbox |
Check this box if you or the person who helps you financially receives the Parenting Payment (partnered) from Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs.
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| Q5 - Sickness allowance | Checkbox |
Check this box if you or the person who helps you financially receives the Sickness Allowance from Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs.
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| Q5 - Single parenting payment | Checkbox |
Check this box if you or the person who helps you financially receives the Single Parenting Payment from Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs.
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| Pleaded Guilty in Court to These Charges? | ||
| Have you pleaded guilty in court to these charges? — No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have not pleaded guilty in court to the charges listed.
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| Have you pleaded guilty in court to these charges? — Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have pleaded guilty in court to the charges listed.
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| Police applied for protection order (Yes/No/When/Not sure) | ||
| When police applied for protection order | Date |
Enter the date when the police applied for a domestic and family violence protection order about this matter. Fill only if 'Police applied for protection order — Yes (When?)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Police applied for protection order — Yes (When?)
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| Police applied for protection order — No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the police have not applied for a domestic and family violence protection order about this matter.
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| Police applied for protection order — Yes (When?) | Checkbox |
Check this box if the police have applied for a protection order about this matter, and provide the date in the adjacent day/month/year fields.
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| Police applied for protection order — Not sure | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are unsure whether the police have applied for a domestic and family violence protection order about this matter.
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| Postal/contact address (if different) | ||
| Postal/contact address (street or PO box) | Text |
Enter the full postal or contact street address or PO box for where we can send mail. Fill only if 'Home street address', 'Home suburb/town', 'Home state/territory', 'Home postcode' is different (not same as above).
Depends on:
Home street address, Home suburb/town, Home state/territory, Home postcode
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| Postal/contact suburb or town | Text |
Enter the suburb, town or locality for the postal/contact address. Fill only if 'Home street address', 'Home suburb/town', 'Home state/territory', 'Home postcode' is different (not same as above).
Depends on:
Home street address, Home suburb/town, Home state/territory, Home postcode
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| Postal/contact state or region | Text |
Enter the state, territory or region for the postal/contact address (abbreviation or full name). Fill only if 'Home street address', 'Home suburb/town', 'Home state/territory', 'Home postcode' is different (not same as above).
Depends on:
Home street address, Home suburb/town, Home state/territory, Home postcode
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| Postal/contact postcode | Text |
Enter the postcode or ZIP code for the postal/contact address. Fill only if 'Home street address', 'Home suburb/town', 'Home state/territory', 'Home postcode' is different (not same as above).
Depends on:
Home street address, Home suburb/town, Home state/territory, Home postcode
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| Prison status and prison details | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are currently in prison.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are not currently in prison.
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| List prison/detention centre | Checkbox |
Check this box if you will provide the name of the prison or detention centre in the adjacent text field.
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| Prison/detention centre | Text |
Enter the name of the prison or detention centre where you are currently held. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Integrated Offender Management System (IOMS) number | Text |
Provide your IOMS identification number assigned by the prison authorities. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Proceeds of Crime Order - Belongings Taken? | ||
| Belongings taken — No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the police have not taken any of your belongings under a proceeds of crime order.
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| Belongings taken — Yes (Attach a copy of your order) | Checkbox |
Check this box if the police have taken any of your belongings under a proceeds of crime order and you will attach a copy of that order.
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| Protection order application lodged in court (Yes/No) | ||
| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if no application for a domestic and family violence protection order has been lodged in court.
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| Yes — Attach a copy of any application(s) | Checkbox |
Check this box if an application for a domestic and family violence protection order has been lodged in court, and attach a copy of the application(s).
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| Q13 Additional details (large text field) | ||
| Q13 Additional details | Text |
Provide a clear, detailed description of the family or relationship problem including what happened, who was involved, relevant dates and locations, any property or settlement issues, safety or protection order concerns, and any actions you have taken so far.
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| Q13 Applying for family or relationship problem (No/Yes) | ||
| Q13 No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are NOT applying for aid for a family or relationship problem.
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| Q13 Go to question 17 | Checkbox |
Check this box when instructed to skip the remaining parts of question 13 and proceed directly to question 17.
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| Q13 Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you ARE applying for aid for a family or relationship problem (then indicate which specific problem).
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| Q13 Other problem types (spousal maintenance/divorce/child protection/violence) | ||
| Spousal maintenance | Checkbox |
Check this box if your application is about spousal maintenance (seeking financial support from a current or former partner).
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| Divorce | Checkbox |
Check this box if your application concerns divorce or related court processes (dissolution of marriage).
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| Enforcing a court order or advising an order has been breached | Checkbox |
Check this box if you need help enforcing an existing court order or are seeking advice because a court order has been breached.
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| Child protection (including family group meeting) | Checkbox |
Check this box if your application involves child protection issues, including matters dealt with at family group meetings about a child's safety or welfare.
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| Domestic/family violence | Checkbox |
Check this box if your application is about domestic or family violence, including seeking protection orders or other legal help related to abuse.
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| Q13 Property settlement selection and items | ||
| Property settlement | Checkbox |
Check this box if your application is about a property settlement so you can indicate which items are part of that settlement. Fill only if 'Q13 Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q13 Yes
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| The home you live in | Checkbox |
Check this box if the home you currently live in is part of the property settlement. Fill only if 'Property settlement' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Property settlement
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| A motor vehicle | Checkbox |
Check this box if a motor vehicle is included as part of the property settlement. Fill only if 'Property settlement' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Property settlement
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| Any other real estate (apart from the home you live in) | Checkbox |
Check this box if any real estate other than your primary home (for example investment or rental property) is part of the settlement. Fill only if 'Property settlement' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Property settlement
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| Recreation vehicles (boats/caravans etc) | Checkbox |
Check this box if recreation vehicles such as boats or caravans are included in the property settlement. Fill only if 'Property settlement' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Property settlement
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| Savings | Checkbox |
Check this box if bank savings or cash savings are part of the property settlement. Fill only if 'Property settlement' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Property settlement
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| Shares or bonds | Checkbox |
Check this box if shares, bonds or similar investments are included as part of the settlement. Fill only if 'Property settlement' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Property settlement
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| Superannuation / insurance payments / other sellable valuables | Checkbox |
Check this box if superannuation, insurance payments or any other valuable items you could sell are part of the property settlement. Fill only if 'Property settlement' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Property settlement
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| Other | Checkbox |
Check this box if there are other items not listed above that are part of the property settlement. Fill only if 'Property settlement' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Property settlement
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| Give details (Other) | Checkbox |
Check this box (and then provide information in the adjacent box) if you have selected 'Other' and need to give details about those items.
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| Q13 Other — Give details | Text |
Enter a short description of any other property or items included in the settlement (for example item type, brief identifying details or short note about its relevance). Fill only if 'Other' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Other
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| Q13 Which problem (children/custody/support etc) | ||
| Who my children live with (residence/custody) | Checkbox |
Check this box if your application is about who your children live with (residence or custody). Fill only if 'Q13 Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q13 Yes
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| How much time my children spend with me or the other parent (contact/access) | Checkbox |
Check this box if your application is about how much time your children spend with you or the other parent (contact or access arrangements). Fill only if 'Q13 Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q13 Yes
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| Decisions about how my children are raised (eg schooling, health, religion) | Checkbox |
Check this box if your application is about parental decisions regarding how your children are raised (for example schooling, health or religion). Fill only if 'Q13 Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q13 Yes
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| Child support/maintenance/paternity | Checkbox |
Check this box if your application is about child support, maintenance or paternity matters. Fill only if 'Q13 Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q13 Yes
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| Q14 Current Orders About This Family Matter | ||
| Q14 No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do NOT have any current orders about this family matter (for example, no domestic violence protection orders, child protection orders, or similar orders).
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| Q14 Yes (Attach a copy of any order(s)) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you DO have any current orders about this family matter (including domestic violence protection orders, child protection orders, etc.) and attach a copy of any orders you have.
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| Q15 Do They Have a Lawyer? | ||
| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the person does not have a lawyer for this legal issue.
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| Don't know | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do not know whether the person has a lawyer.
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| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the person does have a lawyer for this legal issue.
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| Give details below, if known | Checkbox |
Check this box when the person has a lawyer and you will (or can) provide the lawyer's details in the fields below.
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| Q15 Lawyer Details (If Known) | ||
| Lawyer's name | Text |
Enter the full name of the lawyer who represents the person involved in this legal matter. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Law firm | Text |
Enter the name of the lawyer's law firm or legal practice. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Law firm address | Text |
Enter the street address of the law firm, including unit or suite number if applicable. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Suburb/town | Text |
Enter the suburb or town where the law firm is located. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| State/territory | Text |
Enter the state or territory for the law firm's address. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Postcode | Text |
Enter the postcode for the law firm's address. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Q15 Person You Have Legal Issue With - Personal Details | ||
| Q15 Family name | Text |
Enter the family (last) name of the person you have the legal issue with.
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| Q15 First name | Text |
Enter the person's first (given) name.
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| Q15 Middle name(s) | Text |
Enter any middle name(s) of the person, or leave blank if none.
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| Q15 Street address | Text |
Enter the person's street address or residential address (house number and street).
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| Q15 Suburb / town | Text |
Enter the suburb or town where the person lives.
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| Q15 State | Text |
Enter the state or territory where the person resides.
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| Q15 Postcode | Text |
Enter the postal (ZIP) code for the person's address.
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| Q15 Birth date | Date |
Provide the person's date of birth.
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| Q15 Phone number | Text |
Enter the person's primary phone number, including area or country code if available.
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| Q15 Email | Text |
Enter the person's email address if known.
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| Q15 Relationship to you | Text |
Describe the person's relationship to you (for example: spouse, parent, neighbour, employer).
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| Q17 Apply for Aid for Civil Law Problem (Yes/No) | ||
| Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are applying for aid for a civil law problem (answer Yes) and will then select which specific problem applies.
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| Q17 No — Not applying for aid for a civil law problem | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are not applying for aid for a civil law problem (answer No) and should proceed to question 18.
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| Q17 Civil Law Problem Type (Select One) | ||
| Q17 - Administrative Appeals Tribunal | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are applying for aid for a matter before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Fill only if 'Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem
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| Q17 - Anti-discrimination | Checkbox |
Check this box if your civil law problem concerns anti-discrimination issues. Fill only if 'Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem
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| Q17 - Child protection (Go to question 13 on page 9) | Checkbox |
Check this box if your application is about a child protection matter; follow the instruction to go to question 13 on page 9. Fill only if 'Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem
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| Q17 - Dangerous prisoners | Checkbox |
Check this box if your civil law problem relates to dangerous prisoners. Fill only if 'Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem
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| Q17 - Domestic/family violence (Go to question 13 on page 9) | Checkbox |
Check this box if your application is about domestic or family violence; follow the instruction to go to question 13 on page 9. Fill only if 'Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem
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| Q17 - Inquest | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are applying for aid for an inquest matter. Fill only if 'Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem
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| Q17 - Mental health | Checkbox |
Check this box if your civil law problem concerns mental health issues. Fill only if 'Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem
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| Q17 - Migration | Checkbox |
Check this box if your application is about a migration matter. Fill only if 'Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem
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| Q17 - Peace and good behaviour | Checkbox |
Check this box if your civil law problem concerns peace and good behaviour matters. Fill only if 'Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem
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| Q17 - Veteran’s appeal (war caused) or other defence appeal | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are applying for aid for a veteran's appeal (war caused) or another type of defence appeal. Fill only if 'Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem
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| Q17 - Workers’ compensation | Checkbox |
Check this box if your civil law problem relates to workers' compensation. Fill only if 'Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem
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| Q17 - Not sure (Get legal advice) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are not sure what your application is about and need to get legal advice. Fill only if 'Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem
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| Q17 Follow-up Instruction Acknowledgement | ||
| Q17: Please tell us more about your problem under question 18 and sign the declaration on page 14 | Checkbox |
Check this box to acknowledge you will provide more details under question 18 on page 13 and then sign the declaration on page 14.
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| Q17 Other Civil Law Problem (Select and Describe) | ||
| Q17 Other civil law problem — Other (describe) | Text |
Enter a short description of the 'Other' civil law problem you are applying for that is not listed among the options (briefly state what the legal issue is). Fill only if 'Other' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Other
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| Other | Checkbox |
Check this box if your civil law problem is not listed among the options above (select Other and then describe the problem under question 18). Fill only if 'Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Q17 Yes — Applying for aid for a civil law problem
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| Question 11 - Charged with an offence (Yes/No) and extra details flag | ||
| 11 - No (Go to question 13) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have not been charged with an offence; selecting it indicates you should skip to question 13.
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| 11 - Yes (List your charges) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have been charged with an offence and you will list the date(s) and details of the charges in the table provided.
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| 11 - List extra details at question 18 | Checkbox |
Check this box if you need to provide additional details about the charge(s) and will supply those extra details at question 18.
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| Question 11 Charges - Fifth charge row | ||
| Fifth charge — Date charged | Date |
Enter the date you were charged for the fifth listed offence. Fill only if '11 - Yes (List your charges)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
11 - Yes (List your charges)
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| Fifth charge — Charge description | Text |
Enter the wording of the offence or charge for the fifth listed charge (e.g., the offence name or short description). Fill only if '11 - Yes (List your charges)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
11 - Yes (List your charges)
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| Question 11 Charges - First charge row | ||
| 1st charge — Date charged | Date |
Enter the date you were charged for the first listed offence. Fill only if '11 - Yes (List your charges)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
11 - Yes (List your charges)
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| 1st charge — Charge description | Text |
Provide the name or short description of the offence you were charged with for the first listed charge. Fill only if '11 - Yes (List your charges)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
11 - Yes (List your charges)
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| Question 11 Charges - Fourth charge row | ||
| Charge 4 - Date charged | Date |
Enter the date you were charged for the fourth listed offence. Fill only if '11 - Yes (List your charges)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
11 - Yes (List your charges)
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| Charge 4 - Offence description | Text |
Enter the name or brief description of the fourth charge, including the offence title or relevant details that identify the charge. Fill only if '11 - Yes (List your charges)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
11 - Yes (List your charges)
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| Question 11 Charges - Second charge row | ||
| Charge 2 — Date charged | Date |
Enter the date when the second charge was laid or the date of the alleged offence. Fill only if '11 - Yes (List your charges)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
11 - Yes (List your charges)
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| Charge 2 — Charge description | Text |
Enter the full description or name of the second offence or charge being listed (e.g., the alleged offence or statutory title). Fill only if '11 - Yes (List your charges)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
11 - Yes (List your charges)
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| Question 11 Charges - Third charge row | ||
| Third charge - Date charged | Date |
Enter the date you were charged for the third listed offence. Fill only if '11 - Yes (List your charges)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
11 - Yes (List your charges)
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| Third charge - Charge description | Text |
Provide the name or brief description of the offence for the third listed charge (e.g., offence type or charge wording). Fill only if '11 - Yes (List your charges)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
11 - Yes (List your charges)
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| Question 18 - Legal Problem Details (Narrative) | ||
| text__a3f3 | Text | |
| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 1) | Text |
Start your narrative by briefly stating what the legal problem is and identifying who is involved.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 2) | Text |
Describe when and how the legal problem started, including approximate dates and the events that led to it.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 3) | Text |
Explain what has happened since the issue began, including key events, communications and developments.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 4) | Text |
List the people or organisations involved and describe their roles or how they are connected to the problem.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 5) | Text |
Provide relevant financial details such as amounts owed, income loss, costs or who is financially responsible.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 6) | Text |
Describe any steps you have already taken to resolve the matter, such as complaints, negotiations, police reports or court action.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 7) | Text |
Give specific dates, locations and other factual details that clarify the timeline and context of the problem.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 8) | Text |
Describe any evidence you have (documents, messages, photos) and whether you can provide copies if requested.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 9) | Text |
List any previous or current legal representation or advice you have received about this matter.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 10) | Text |
Explain how the legal problem is affecting you and any dependants, including impacts on health, housing, employment or finances.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 11) | Text |
Note any urgent or time‑sensitive issues such as upcoming deadlines, court dates or enforcement action.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 12) | Text |
State whether there are any safety concerns, threats or risks to you or others because of this problem.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 13) | Text |
Provide details of any orders, judgments or agreements that relate to this problem, including dates and outcomes.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 14) | Text |
Explain any special circumstances (for example disability, language barriers or homelessness) that affect your ability to deal with the matter.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 15) | Text |
If there are other people who may assist your case, provide their names, contact details and relationship to you.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 16) | Text |
Describe the outcome or resolution you are seeking from this application or any legal action.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 17) | Text |
Add any other relevant information or background about the matter that has not yet been covered.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 18) | Text |
If you have related reference numbers (police, court, tenancy), list them and identify which agency issued each number.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 19) | Text |
Include any important dates such as hearing dates, filing dates or statutory time limits relevant to your case.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 20) | Text |
Explain whether there are other legal proceedings involving the same parties or related issues and give brief details.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 21) | Text |
Provide details of any property, assets or income sources that are relevant to the legal issue.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 22) | Text |
Note any cultural, family or community matters that are relevant to how the problem should be handled.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 23) | Text |
If you have referrals, support workers or advocates assisting you, provide their names, organisations and contact details.
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| Question 18 — Legal problem detail (Part 24) | Text |
Use this final field for any additional notes, clarifications or a short summary that completes your description of the legal problem.
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| Question 7a - Current living arrangements and income from moved-out property | ||
| 7a Current living arrangements | Text |
Describe your current living arrangements (for example, moved in with a relative, moved to a nursing home, or moved to a lowset house); include any relevant dates or relationships. Fill only if '7a Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
7a Yes
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| 7a Income from moved-out property (weekly) | Number |
Enter the amount of any weekly income you receive from the property you moved out of (for example, rent received).
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| Question 7a - Disability/health move-out question and details | ||
| 7a No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are 60 years or older and you have NOT had to move out of the home or buy another home because of a disability or health problem.
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| 7a Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are 60 years or older and you HAVE had to move out of the home or buy another home because of a disability or health problem.
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| 7a Give details of disability or health problem | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are giving details about the disability or health problem that caused you to move out or buy another home (fill in the accompanying text field).
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| 7a – Details of disability or health problem and move-out circumstances | Text |
Describe the disability or health problem that caused you (or the person aged 60 or older) to move out or buy another home, and provide details about the move and current living arrangements (for example, reason for moving, dates, who moved in with you, or if you moved to a care facility). Fill only if '7a Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
7a Yes
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| Question 7a - Home you live in (ownership and equity) | ||
| 7a - No (the home you live in) | Checkbox |
Check this box if neither you nor a person who helps you financially owns or is paying off the home you live in.
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| 7a - Yes (the home you live in) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you or a person who helps you financially owns or is paying off the home you live in (if checked, provide the requested value, mortgage and equity details).
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| 7a - Current value of home | Number |
Enter the current market value of the home you live in as a monetary amount. Fill only if '7a - Yes (the home you live in)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
7a - Yes (the home you live in)
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| 7a - Total mortgage on the home | Number |
Enter the total outstanding mortgage or loan balance secured against the home. Fill only if '7a - Yes (the home you live in)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
7a - Yes (the home you live in)
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| 7a - Equity in the home | Number |
Enter the amount of equity you (or the person who helps you financially) have in the home (current value minus outstanding mortgage). Fill only if '7a - Yes (the home you live in)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
7a - Yes (the home you live in)
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| 7a - Date you bought the home | Date |
Enter the date when you purchased or completed the purchase of the home. Fill only if '7a - Yes (the home you live in)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
7a - Yes (the home you live in)
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| 7a - How long you have lived there | Text |
Enter how long you have lived in the home, for example '5 years' or '2 years 3 months'. Fill only if '7a - Yes (the home you live in)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
7a - Yes (the home you live in)
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| Question 7b - Other real estate (value, mortgage, equity) | ||
| 7b No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you (or the person who helps you financially) do NOT own any other real estate apart from the home you live in.
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| 7b Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you (or the person who helps you financially) DO own other real estate (for example, a house or land) apart from the home you live in.
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| 7b Give details | Checkbox |
Check this box when you will provide details about the other real estate you or the person who helps you financially own (value, mortgage, equity).
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| 7b - Value of other real estate | Number |
Enter the current market value of the other real estate you own (for example house or land) before subtracting any mortgage or liabilities. Fill only if '7b Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
7b Yes
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| 7b - Total mortgage on other real estate | Number |
Enter the total outstanding mortgage or loan balance secured against this other real estate property. Fill only if '7b Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
7b Yes
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| 7b - Equity in other real estate | Number |
Enter the amount of equity you have in this other real estate (market value minus any outstanding mortgage or charges). Fill only if '7b Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
7b Yes
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| Question 7c - Motor vehicle(s) (equity and details) | ||
| 7c - Motor vehicle(s)? No | Checkbox |
Check this box if neither you nor a person who helps you financially owns or is paying off any motor vehicle(s).
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| 7c - Motor vehicle(s)? Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you or a person who helps you financially owns or is paying off one or more motor vehicle(s).
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| 7c - Motor vehicle(s)? Give details | Checkbox |
Check this box when you need to provide further details about the motor vehicle(s) (for example, equity amount and other requested information) after selecting Yes.
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| 7c. Equity in motor vehicle(s) | Number |
Enter the current equity you (or the person who helps you financially) have in all motor vehicle(s), i.e. the vehicle’s value less any outstanding loan amount. Fill only if '7c - Motor vehicle(s)? Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
7c - Motor vehicle(s)? Yes
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| Question 8 - Money in the bank (bank account details) | ||
| Question 8 - No | Checkbox |
Check this box if neither you nor a person who helps you financially has any money in the bank.
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| Question 8 - Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you or a person who helps you financially has money in the bank.
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| Question 8 - Give details | Checkbox |
Check this box when you (or the person who helps you financially) have money in the bank and you need to provide the bank account amount and attach bank statements or other details.
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| Question 8 — Bank account balance | Number |
Enter the total amount of money held in the bank account for you or the person who helps you financially. Fill only if 'Question 8 - Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Question 8 - Yes
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| Question 9 - Other valuable assets details | ||
| 9. Other — Give details | Checkbox |
Check this box if you, or a person who helps you financially, have any other valuable assets not listed above and you will provide details in the space provided.
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| Question 9 — Other assets (give details) | Text |
Enter details about any other valuable items you or the person who helps you financially can sell or use now (for example description of the item, ownership, estimated value or any relevant notes). Fill only if 'Question 9 - Other valuable assets value' has a value (non-zero).
Depends on:
Question 9 - Other valuable assets value
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| Question 9 - Valuable assets amounts | ||
| Question 9 - Shares or bonds value | Number |
Enter the current value of any shares or bonds you (or a person who helps you financially) can sell or use now.
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| Question 9 - Recreation vehicles value | Number |
Enter the current value of any recreational vehicles (for example boats or caravans) you (or a person who helps you financially) can sell or use now.
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| Question 9 - Accessible superannuation / insurance / other items value | Number |
Enter the amount you can access from superannuation, insurance payments, or other valuable items you (or a person who helps you financially) can sell or use now.
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| Question 9 - Other valuable assets value | Number |
Enter the value of any other valuable assets you (or a person who helps you financially) can sell or use now and provide details in the space provided.
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| Relationship type with other person | ||
| A family relationship with the other person (relative or extended family) | Checkbox |
Check this box if your relationship with the other person is a family relationship, such as a relative or member of your extended family. Fill only if 'Domestic/family violence' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Domestic/family violence
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| A spousal relationship with the other person (including defacto relationships) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are or were in a spousal relationship with the other person, including married or de facto relationships. Fill only if 'Domestic/family violence' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Domestic/family violence
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| An informal care relationship with the other person | Checkbox |
Check this box if your relationship with the other person is an informal care relationship where you provide ongoing care or support to them. Fill only if 'Domestic/family violence' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Domestic/family violence
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| An intimate personal relationship with the other person | Checkbox |
Check this box if your relationship with the other person is an intimate personal relationship (for example, a romantic or sexual partner). Fill only if 'Domestic/family violence' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Domestic/family violence
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| Not applicable | Checkbox |
Check this box if none of the listed relationship types describe your situation with the other person. Fill only if 'Domestic/family violence' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Domestic/family violence
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| Second Person Charged - Has a Lawyer? | ||
| Second person charged — Has a lawyer? No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the second person charged does not have a lawyer.
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| Second person charged — Has a lawyer? Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the second person charged does have a lawyer (provide the lawyer's details below, if known).
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| Second person charged — Has a lawyer? Don't know | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do not know whether the second person charged has a lawyer.
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| Second Person Charged - Lawyer Details | ||
| Second person's lawyer - Name | Text |
Enter the lawyer's full name who represents the second person charged. Fill only if 'Second person charged — Has a lawyer? Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Second person charged — Has a lawyer? Yes
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| Second person's lawyer - Law firm | Text |
Enter the name of the law firm or legal practice representing the second person charged. Fill only if 'Second person charged — Has a lawyer? Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Second person charged — Has a lawyer? Yes
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| Second person's lawyer - Address | Text |
Enter the street address for the lawyer or law firm (including building number and street name). Fill only if 'Second person charged — Has a lawyer? Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Second person charged — Has a lawyer? Yes
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| Second person's lawyer - Suburb/town | Text |
Enter the suburb or town for the lawyer's address. Fill only if 'Second person charged — Has a lawyer? Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Second person charged — Has a lawyer? Yes
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| Second person's lawyer - Postcode | Text |
Enter the postcode for the lawyer's address. Fill only if 'Second person charged — Has a lawyer? Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Second person charged — Has a lawyer? Yes
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| Second person's lawyer - State | Text |
Enter the state for the lawyer's address (for example, the two-letter or full state name). Fill only if 'Second person charged — Has a lawyer? Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Second person charged — Has a lawyer? Yes
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| Second Person Charged - Personal Details | ||
| Second person – Family name | Text |
Enter the second person charged’s family (last) name as it appears on official documents.
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| Second person – First name | Text |
Enter the second person charged’s given (first) name.
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| Second person – Middle name(s) | Text |
Enter any middle name(s) of the second person charged, or leave blank if none.
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| Second person – Street address | Text |
Enter the second person charged’s full street address, including unit or apartment number if applicable.
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| Second person – Suburb/town | Text |
Enter the suburb or town where the second person charged lives.
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| Second person – State | Text |
Enter the state or territory of the second person charged’s residential address.
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| Second person – Postcode | Text |
Enter the postcode for the second person charged’s address.
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| Second person – Birth date | Date |
Provide the second person charged’s date of birth.
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| Self-employment status for you or financial helper (Q4) | ||
| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if neither you nor anyone who financially helps you is self-employed, a small business owner, or a farmer.
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| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you or someone who financially helps you is self-employed, a small business owner, or a farmer.
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| Give details / Attach details of self employment | Checkbox |
Check this box when you (or the person who helps you) are self-employed and you will provide or attach the requested details of the self‑employment.
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| Q4 Self‑employment details (1) | Text |
Enter the self‑employment details for you or the person who helps you financially, including the business name, nature of the work or services provided, contact/ABN or identifier, trading address and the period/dates of operation. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Special Circumstances (No/Yes) | ||
| Special Circumstances — No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do not have any special circumstances (for example long‑standing illness, inability to read or write, inability to access assets or money, or inability to work).
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| Special Circumstances — Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have one or more special circumstances (for example long‑standing illness, inability to read or write, inability to access assets or money, or inability to work); if checked, list details at question 18 as requested.
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| Submission Instructions Acknowledgement | ||
| Post or hand-deliver completed form | Checkbox |
Check this box when you will submit your completed application by posting it to GPO Box 2449 Brisbane Q 4001 or by hand-delivering it to your nearest Legal Aid office.
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| Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss/Other) and Other Title Details | ||
| Other title — give details | Text |
Enter the text of your other title (for example Dr, Prof, Reverend) to specify the title when 'Other' is selected; leave blank if not applicable. Fill only if 'Other (Give details)' is 'Other'.
Depends on:
Other (Give details)
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| Mr | Checkbox |
Check this box if your title is Mr.
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| Mrs | Checkbox |
Check this box if your title is Mrs.
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| Ms | Checkbox |
Check this box if your title is Ms.
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| Miss | Checkbox |
Check this box if your title is Miss.
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| Other (Give details) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you use a title not listed above, and enter that title in the adjacent 'Give details' field.
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| Top Page Banner Field | ||
| Top page banner text | Text |
Enter the text that should appear in the top page banner (for example a heading, reference number or short label) exactly as it should be displayed.
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| Total weekly gross household income | ||
| Total weekly gross household income (before tax) | Number |
Enter the household’s total gross income per week before tax from all sources (wages, salaries, benefits, pensions, child support, maintenance, rental income, etc.).
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| Was anyone else charged with you? (Yes/No/Not sure) | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if at least one other person was charged with you and you will provide their details below.
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| No — Go to question 12 | Checkbox |
Check this box if no one else was charged with you; if checked, skip to question 12.
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| Give details | Checkbox |
Check this box to indicate you can give details about the other person(s) charged and then fill in the fields provided.
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| Not sure | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do not know whether anyone else was charged with you.
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| Which court or tribunal (type selection + tribunal details) | ||
| Magistrates Court | Checkbox |
Check this box if the matter you must attend is in the Magistrates Court. Fill only if 'Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes
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| District Court | Checkbox |
Check this box if the matter you must attend is in the District Court. Fill only if 'Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes
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| Tribunal details | Text |
Enter the name and specific details of the tribunal you must attend (for example the tribunal name, branch or location and any reference/case number). Fill only if 'Tribunal (Give details)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Tribunal (Give details)
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| Tribunal (Give details) | Checkbox |
Check this box if the matter is before a tribunal and provide the tribunal name/details in the adjacent field. Fill only if 'Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes
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| Court of Appeal | Checkbox |
Check this box if the matter you must attend is in the Court of Appeal. Fill only if 'Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes
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| Childrens Court | Checkbox |
Check this box if the matter you must attend is in the Childrens Court. Fill only if 'Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes
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| Family Court of Australia | Checkbox |
Check this box if the matter you must attend is in the Family Court of Australia. Fill only if 'Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes
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| Federal Circuit Court | Checkbox |
Check this box if the matter you must attend is in the Federal Circuit Court. Fill only if 'Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes
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| Supreme Court | Checkbox |
Check this box if the matter you must attend is in the Supreme Court. Fill only if 'Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes
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| Mental Health Court | Checkbox |
Check this box if the matter you must attend is in the Mental Health Court. Fill only if 'Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes
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| Drug Court | Checkbox |
Check this box if the matter you must attend is in the Drug Court. Fill only if 'Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes
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| Not sure | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do not know which court or tribunal you must attend. Fill only if 'Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Do you have to go to court or a tribunal? — Yes
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| Your health care/pension card details | ||
| Your card number | Text |
Enter the full number from your current health care or pension card as shown on the card.
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| Your card expiry date | Date |
Enter the expiry date shown on your health care or pension card.
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| Your card type - Health care | Checkbox |
Check this box if the card you are providing for yourself is a Health Care card.
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| Your card type - Pension | Checkbox |
Check this box if the card you are providing for yourself is a Pension card.
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| Your legal problem (sections/divisions) | ||
| Section 1 — General/other legal problem | Text |
Enter a short title or identifier for the first (general or other) legal-problem section that applies to your matter.
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| Section 2 — Criminal law problem | Text |
Provide a brief title or identifier for the criminal law problem (Section 2) relevant to your case, for example 'assault' or 'drug offence'.
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| Section 3 — Family or relationship problem | Text |
Provide a short description or identifier of the family or relationship problem (Section 3) relevant to your matter, for example 'divorce' or 'child custody'.
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| Section 4 — Civil law problem | Text |
Enter a brief title or identifier for the civil law problem (Section 4) that applies to your case, for example 'tenancy dispute' or 'contract dispute'.
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