The Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania is responsible to a board of five commissioners, including the director.
Our brochures
All our brochures can now be downloaded and printed or can be read in a text only format. To listen to a brochure, go to the text version and click the read-speaker button.
Fact sheet – Arrangements for children after separation
Information on parental responsibility, parenting plans, who a child is to live with, spend time with or communicate with, consent orders, applications to Family Court, mediation, factors the court takes into account.
Legal representation
We can provide legal representation for family law, family violence, criminal law and mental health matters (mental health tribunal or guardianship board.) If you need advice on a civil matter then contact our telephone advice service.
Speak with a lawyer
If you need advice on any legal issue you can come and see a lawyer for a private consultation at one of our clinics. If you need to make an application for legal aid for family law, family violence, criminal law or mental health matters come and see a lawyer at clinic.
How we are funded
The Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania is funded by both Federal and State Governments. Our Commonwealth and State law programs determine the amount of money we receive.
Fact sheet – Law for under 18s
Terminology, going to school, work, drinking, smoking, obtaining a driver's licence, family relations.
Fact sheet – Dividing property and finances after separation
Property settlements, what is considered property, contributions made by each party, consent orders, applications to Family Court, child support and spousal maintenance, link to Family Court.