Legal advice and family relationships
Adoption
Read about adoption services in Queensland, how to adopt a child, fees, alternatives to adoption and where to attend information sessions.
Long-term care—information for parents
Information for parents about long-term care options for children.
Foster care
Information for foster and kinship carers, including how to become one and access to resources and support services.
Step and extended families
Where to find help with legal and relationship issues if you’re a member of a step family or live in an extended family.
Parenting tips and advice
Get advice on how to communicate with your teenager and give them the support and confidence they need.
Child custody and parenting arrangements
Information about parenting plans, what agreements are available, consent orders and parenting orders.
Role of the Family Court
The responsibilities of the Family Court in Australia, including how they deal with separation and divorce matters, and matters affecting children.
Wills and estate planning
Read about wills and estate planning in Queensland and why creating a will and nominating someone as your enduring power of attorney are important.
Dealing with loss and bereavement
Find support and counselling as well as practical information on the things you may need to arrange after the death of a friend or family member.