For advice on these issues, contact your local Community Legal Centre or Women's Legal Service
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Below you will find a list of all the links that have been categorised as “De Facto relationships”
The law in relation to de facto and same sex couples has changed in Tasmania. A de facto relationship is between two adults of the opposite sex or two adults of the same sex. A de facto property settlement is now governed by the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth).
Phone: 1800 682 468
Web Address: http://womenslegaltas.org.au/wordy/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/De-facto.pdf
Link Owner: Women's Legal Service Tasmania
Also in: Housing , Separation and Divorce
Relationships Australia Tasmania is a leading provider of relationship support services.
Organisation Address: 38 Montpelier Retreat, Battery Point, Tasmania, Australia
Phone: 1300 364 277
Web Address: http://www.tas.relationships.org.au/
Link Owner: Relationships Australia Tasmania
Also in: Counselling and support , Custody Arrangements , Family & Relationships , Marriage , Mediation
Tasmanian Law Handbook chapter on legal recognition for de facto and same-sex relationships
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/family-law/relationships/de-facto-and-same-sex-relationships/
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
Women’s Legal Service Tasmania provides a statewide service for women in relation to family law, separation and divorce, property settlements, family violence, child support and child protection. Women’s Legal Service Tasmania is a community legal service funded by the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department. The service operates a free and statewide service, with offices in Hobart, Burnie and Launceston. Women’s legal service provides
Web Address: http://www.womenslegaltas.org.au
Link Owner: Women's Legal Service Tasmania
Also in: Adoption , Crime , Discrimination , Family & Relationships , Health & Ageing
Information about Wills, Power of Attorney & Enduring Guardianship
Phone: 1800 682 468
Web Address: http://womenslegaltas.org.au/wordy/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Wills.pdf
Link Owner: Women's Legal Service Tasmania
Also in: Family & Relationships , Guardianship , Marriage , Wills , Wills and Estates
What government support is available for families, single parents, partners and carers?
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service
Also in: Custody Arrangements , Housing Support , Income & Government Assistance , Marriage , Relationships
Information about what is known under the Relationships Act as a “caring relationship”.
Phone: 1800 682 468
Web Address: http://womenslegaltas.org.au/wordy/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Caring-Relationships.pdf
Link Owner: Women's Legal Service Tasmania
Also in: Family & Relationships , Marriage , Wills and Estates
