A young person you will generally attend Youth Justice Court rather than the Magistrates Court. The Youth Justice Court is usually held in the same buildings as other Courts, but matters are heard inside a private courtroom.
Fact Sheet – Senior Assist
A free legal and support service for people experiencing abuse.
Senior Assist – Handbook for Attorneys, Powers of attorney & enduring powers of attorney – Tasmania
Information about your role and rights as an attorney where you are appointed under a power of attorney or an enduring power of attorney.
Fact Sheet – Sharing a home with family or friends
Before you move into your family or friend’s house or let them move in with you, there are many things to think about to avoid difficult legal problems later.
Fact sheet – Divorce
information about divorcing.
Fact sheet – Renting and sub-letting
Information about Renting and sub-letting.
Fact sheet – Best Interests of the child
The law looks to the “best interests of the child” when a couple with children separate. The “best interests” relate to a child’s safety - to make sure a child is protected from physical or psychological harm, abuse, neglect and family violence. If you have separated from your partner and you have children the law ensures that the plans you and your ex make are good for your children.
Fact sheet – Dealing with Police
You have rights even when you have been arrested or under suspicion of doing something illegal. This information covers frequently asked legal questions related to the Police.
Fact sheet – Family cyber safety
There are many ways that a parent can help their child explore the digital world. Being aware of some of the dangers of technology.
Fact sheet – Making a false statement
Information about making a false statement to Police or to a Court.