We can help you understand the review process but we cannot give you advice about your case.
There are professional people (for example, lawyers) and other organisations that can help you with your review.
Help from a lawyer
The following organisations may be able to provide you with legal assistance, or help you find a lawyer.
Legal Aid NSW
Provides legal services including a specialist Child Support service, with a particular focus on the needs of people who are economically and/or socially disadvantaged.
Phone: (02) 9633 9916 or 1800 451 784 (if calling from outside Sydney).
Community Legal Centres (CLCs)
An online CLC Recommendation Service is available. Answer some questions about your situation and you will be directed to a suitable CLC. Tip: Select ‘Other/I am not sure’ at question 1.
You can also call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 for help finding a CLC.
Key CLCs are:
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Inner City Legal Centre
Provides advice about some Child Support issues.
Phone: 1800 244 481
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Illawarra Legal Centre
Provides information and advice to Illawarra and South Coast clients with Child Support issues.
Phone: (02) 4276 1939
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Women’s Legal Service
Provides assistance to women on various areas of law including Child Support.
Phone: (02) 8745 6999 or 1800 810 784 (if calling from outside Sydney).
Law Society of NSW
The Law Society of NSW can help you find a private lawyer.
The Law Society's Pro Bono Scheme can put you in contact with law firms willing to provide their legal services for free or for reduced fees.
Phone: (02) 9926 0333
Help for Indigenous Australians
The Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) provides many legal services to Indigenous Australians, and may be able to help you with Child Support issues.
Phone: 1800 733 233