New child support factsheets
Two new factsheets about child support are now available:
They explain the child support system, how support payments are worked out, the tax implications and the options for arranging care.
Hard copies may be ordered directly from the Queensland Government Bookshop website. You can also view or download them from the Publications area of our website.
Child protection policy - changes to guidelines from 1 September 2009
The Legal Aid Queensland Board has approved the introduction of a new funding model in child protection which more appropriately reflects the necessary legal work to be undertaken in a child protection matter.
In the new funding model aid will only be approved once child protection proceedings have commenced either by way of a temporary assessment order, court assessment order or application for a child protection order. All financially eligible applicants will receive an initial grant of aid to enable their solicitor to read the material, obtain instructions and provide advice in relation to their prospects of success. Any further grants of aid will be subject to an eligibility test.
For more details about our new child protection policy, please refer to the Grants Handbook.
Means test changes effective from 1 July 2009 From 1 July 2009, the amount of equity you can have in your home and still be eligible for legal aid has changed. The equity limit you can have in the house you live in and still be eligible is now $146,000 or less. If you are 60 years or over, you can have equity in your home up to $292,000 and still be eligible for aid if you meet certain conditions. Please refer to our factsheet
Can I get legal aid? for more information.
You and family law - a short guide
You and family law - a short guide (PDF - 637 KB) is for anyone who needs basic information on family law. It is for people who are thinking about separation, or who have experienced separation. You can view or download the guide in our
Publications area, or
order a copy.
New opening hours for Legal Aid Queensland's telephone services
From Monday, 25 May 2009, Legal Aid Queensland’s telephone services will be available between 8.30 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday. These services can be accessed by calling 1300 65 11 88.
New location for Legal Aid Townsville from 22 December 2008 Legal Aid Queensland's
Townsville office is relocating (PDF - 20 KB) to the third floor of "Northtown", 280 Flinders Street Mall, Townsville. Staff will start operating from their new offices on Monday, 22 December 2008.
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Do I have to keep the car?
The Do I have to keep the car? (PDF - 449 KB) guide gives general information about sales contracts, finance contracts and insurance policies when you are buying a used car. You can download or read the guide online. |
Free legal information for storm and flood victims about their rights when making insurance claims
Legal Aid Queensland is helping south east Queensland residents affected by Sunday's destructive storms and subsequent heavy rain. Read these publications for more information: |
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| New family law publication - October 2008 |
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National Legal Aid has produced a new publication called You and family law: a complete guide. The guide covers all aspects of family relationships – separation, divorce, care of children, financial support of children and former partners, and dividing property. |
LAQ Pilot on Screening for Intellectual Disability or Cognitive Impairment On 6 May 2008, Legal Aid Queensland started a three month pilot to screen all clients for an intellectual disability or cognitive impairment. The aim of the pilot is to improve our service delivery to this cohort of clients.
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Free legal help for war veterans or their widows - As ANZAC Day approaches, Legal Aid Queensland is reminding veterans, or their widows, who are trying to get disability pensions that they can access free legal help.
Free legal advice for Queenslanders struggling to pay loans - Queenslanders faced with losing their home due to mounting debt have been urged to get legal advice and attend a free information forum being run by Legal Aid Queensland.
Free legal advice for Queenslanders struggling to pay loans (PDF - 24k)
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Interested in kick-starting your legal career at Legal Aid Queensland? Grab a copy of our new Law Graduate Program information guide. The guide will provide you with everything you need to know about working for Legal Aid Queensland and you'll get to meet some of our lawyers who began their careers in our graduate program. You can order copies by visiting www.bookshop.qld.gov.au/ or calling 1300 65 11 88. |
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Need help with a personal injury claim?
The Need help with a personal injury claim? factsheet is a guide that can help you if you have been injured and can show your injury was caused by someone else’s actions, you may be able to make a personal injury claim against them. You can download the factsheet from our publications area or order copies by visiting www.bookshop.qld.gov.au/ or calling 1300 65 11 88. |