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Family Law Subject Guide

Where to Start:

If you are unsure about your subject, look it up in a dictionary or encyclopedia, or try a handbook for the latest information with facts and figures.
Why not try:

Books:

Use the Library catalogue to search for books held in the Library.

Or you can look on the shelves at the following numbers:

  • KN/170/.K1 - Family Law - Australia
  • KN/170/.K1 - Australia. Family Law Act 1975
  • KN/170/.K1 - Divorce - Law and legislation - Australia
  • KN/170/.K1 - KN/172/.K1 - Marriage law - Australia

Electronic Resources (including Journal Databases):

Electronic resources provide secondary sources of information such as journal articles, news, reports and/or primary sources of information such as cases and legislation. Access electronic resources including journal databases from the Library's Electronic Resources page.

  • AGIS PLUS Text - Attorney General's Information Service covering all aspects of law. Mainly Australian information.
  • CCH - Online version of CCH's publications. Try the CCH Family Law Library (Passwords available at Information Desk)
  • Family - Database that indexes and abstracts articles on research, policy and practice issues about, or of relevance to, Australian families. Available through Austrom.
  • Lexis - United States, International and Australian legislation and case law.
  • Westlaw - United States, International and Australian legislation and case law.

Journals:

Journals may have more up-to-date information than books. You can search for journals using the Library catalogue. Try the following to start:

Web Resources:

You can try searching the Internet for more resources.

Other Resources:

Other resources are available for some subject areas. Try these publications: