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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

Help with relationship issues and legal advice if you’re a member of a stepfamily, 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

Check the responsibilities of the Family Court in Australia, including how it deals with separation and divorce, 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.