Resources
Free assistance for the unrepresented litigant
Bainbridge Legal is committed to providing legal assistance on a pro bono basis. We deliver regular presentations to community groups in addition to acting for members of the community who lack the financial means to pay for legal representation. As part of this commitment, we have developed a number of information pages for download at no cost. This information does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon in lieu of seeking professional advice on the specifics of your individual matter.
Free resources
Family law - helpful information for parents
Are you a newly separated parent? This information page is designed to assist such parents with practical advice on how to avoid the common pitfalls of relationship breakdown while providing some helpful suggestions on how to manage and maintain civil communication with the other parent.
defending an AVO?
This information page is designed to provide general information about the local court and procedure for AVO matters, including information on how a respondent might prepare for a defended hearing.
Is it time to update your will?
This information page provides guidance on when it may be appropriate to consider updating your will.
Consent orders v binding financial agreements
This information page explains the difference between consent orders sealed by the Family Court of Australia and Binding Financial Agreements which are not filed or sealed by any court.
Articles and Blog
The Social and Legal Development of Succession Law
This article outlines the social and legal development of succession law – providing an outline of the impact of family provision legislation
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Bail laws
An outline of the 2014 amendments to the Bail Act.
Is there a need for a statutory cause of action for the invasion of privacy?
In this article, our principal, Dean Bainbridge, explores the law relating to invasion of privacy in Australia. The article considers the different approaches taken by overseas jurisdictions and contrasts these approaches with Australian common law as it currently stands. Finally, the question of whether government needs to legislate in order to better protect privacy in Australia is considered.
Fact sheets
NSW Legal Aid fact sheets and resources
Click on the link to download the latest version of the relevant NSW Legal Aid factsheet.
Fined Out
A comprehensive overview of how fines are dealt with in NSW. It will help you understand the system, give you information about free legal and financial services, and help you deal with your fine and/or get a better result
Have you crashed your car?
This brochure will help you if you have crashed your car and are not insured for motor vehicle property damage or you are not claiming on your insurance. It outlines what you should do right after the accident and how to negotiate settlement or prepare for court.
Going to court: guide to the Local Court for defendants
This booklet explains what to do if you have received a Court Attendance Notice for a criminal offence and have to go to a NSW Local Court.
De facto relationships and family law
This fact sheet provides information about changes in the law affecting de facto couples including same-sex relationships.
Family dispute resolution (FDR): working out what's best for my children
This brochure explains how legal aid conferences assist people to solve their family law dispute without going to court
What's the law? Australian law for new arrivals
What's the law? covers 10 stories dealing with common legal issues experienced by recently arrived migrants and refugees - the legal system, driving, car accidents, buying a car, police, renting, Centrelink, child protection, family law and family violence. The kit contains a DVD, student activity sheets and teacher notes.