Legal Services
Our team of culturally competent lawyers provide legal advice and representation in court and are well trained in assisting clients through these difficult and sensitive legal issues.
Justice in remote NT
We have legal responsibility in Australia that everyone, no matter how remotely they live should have access to the court system.
Travel is a major barrier to accessing courts for many people who live remotely in the NT and our lawyers work with the bush courts system to overcome this barrier.
Bush courts work on a circuit which takes legal teams to remote communities throughout the NT. It’s common for our teams to work within makeshift court rooms when working outside of the bigger towns and centres.
Learn more about the legal services NAAFLS provides below.
Family Law
NAAFLS can help with legal issues relating to a family separating and needing to decide what is best for the children.
Domestic Violence
Our lawyers are experienced in domestic violence matters. We can provide advice and court representation in applying for, or changing, a Domestic Violence Order.
Care and Protection of Children
We can help parents and grandparents when the Department of Children and Families (DCF / Territory Families / welfare) are involved with a family because they have worries for the children.
Victims of Crime Compensation
A person who has been injured (mentally or physically) by a violent crime may be eligible for compensation from the Crimes Victims Services Unit (CVSU).
Housing
Our caseworkers can help existing clients with Housing advocacy, including applications for transfers or priority housing.
Court Support
Do you have to go to court to give evidence? NAAFLS can support clients who need to give evidence in court regarding domestic, family and sexual violence.
Refer to Us
If you would like NAAFLS to help you, or you are referring someone to NAAFLS on their behalf, click the button to access our referral form and we will get in contact.
