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Victoria Legal Aid Workshops

Is your former partner breaching court orders about your children? 
Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is running free workshops in Melbourne and Dandenong about how to prepare a contravention application and represent yourself in court. The workshops will be presented by lawyers at Victoria Legal Aid. Further information can be found at: http://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/workshops.htm, or by telephoning 1800 677 402 if you are in Melbourne or (03) 9767 7111 if you are in Dandenong. 

Please note: These workshops are information sessions only and are not a substitute for legal advice. That means you will not be able to discuss your particular case in the workshop or ask the lawyers for legal advice about your case. If you require legal advice please contact the VLA Legal Information Service on (03) 9269 0120 or 1800 677 402 (country callers).

 

Need help filling in a divorce application?
Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) runs free divorce workshops for the general public in Melbourne and some regional areas. The workshop will help you to:

  • understand the divorce process 
  • fill out your divorce application 
  • file your application at court 
  • serve your divorce papers 
  • know what to do on the hearing day.

You will be given a divorce application form and other information to help you prepare for your divorce. A brochure is available to download. 

Bookings are essential for all workshops as places are limited. Please call Phone (03) 9269 0223 or 1800 677 402 to make a booking. Workshops held at the Melbourne office run from 1 pm to 2 pm.

2010 workshop dates  

  • 16 September
  • 21 October
  • 18 November

Workshops will also be run in regional locations.  For further information and bookings, please visit the VLA website at http://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/workshops.htm. 

Please note: These workshops will provide you with general information. The presenters are not able to give you legal advice. If you require legal advice please contact the VLA Legal Information Service on (03) 9269 0120 or 1800 677 402 (country callers).

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