Family advocacy & support services (FASS) men's brochure - text version
1800 431 157
The Family Advocacy and Support Service is a free service providing assistance to men with family law matters who have been affected by family violence.
FASS has 2 parts:
FASS Provides :
1. FASS Duty Lawyer Service
The FASS Duty Lawyer can:
- Give you advice, information, and let you know where else you can find help for family law, family violence and child protection matters.
- Help you with urgent family violence protection matters. Draft court documents.
- Help you get information and evidence about family violence.
- Go to court with you.
2. FASS Social Support Service
The FASS Social Support worker can help you:
- Before, during and after court.
- Plan for when you go to court.
- Deal with court staff and security staff.
- Find other social services you may need.
FASS does not provide ongoing legal help or couselling.
You can find FASS at Tasmania Legal Aid
(see back for locations)
FASS is also available at the the Hobart and Launceston Courts each Monday 1-2pm without an appointment, and when the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court is sitting
Hobart Family Court
1st Floor 39-41 Davey Street
Launceston Family Court
3rd Floor ANZ Building, Corner Brisbane & George Streets
Burnie Magistrates Court
38 Alexander Street
Do I need to make an appointment?
To make an appointment to see the FASS Duty Lawyer or FASS Social Support Worker call
1800 431 157.
You can also drop in at any time at the Family Court Registries or Tasmania Legal Aid offices listed in this brochure to make an appointment.
The Duty Lawyer will need to prioritise those appearing in court on days that the court is in session.
Hobart office
Monday to Friday
10:30am to 2:00pm
158 Liverpool Street Hobart TAS 7000
Launceston office
Monday to Friday
10:30am to 1:00pm
64 Cameron Street Launceston TAS 7250
Devonport office
Monday and Wednesday
12:30pm to 1:30pm
8 Griffith Street Devonport TAS 7310
Burnie office
Tuesday and Thursday
12:30pm to 1:30pm
50 Alexander Street Burnie TAS 7320
For free legal advice call 1300 366 611
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
and speak directly to a lawyer