Legal Aid NSW and the cost of proceedings

Legal Aid NSW

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From 1 July 2026, Legal Aid NSW changed family law grant policy. New grants for many family law matters are now generally limited to particular groups, including people experiencing domestic and family violence. Read 2026 family law policy changes.
Free advice: LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 and the Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321.

Cost of proceedings

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Sources (checked 1 Nov 2026): Legal Aid NSW pages linked above (found by search on 1 Nov 2026). LawAccess NSW number is shown without a live link because we have not yet verified the number against a page opened this session.

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