Free helpline for separating dads
Free, 24/7. General information only, not legal advice. In an emergency call 000.
Fair Go Dads uses an automated AI assistant. It gives general information only.
Disclaimer
General information, not legal advice
Fair Go Dads, including this website and the phone line, gives general information about Australian family law and support services. It is not legal advice and does not take your circumstances into account.
No lawyer-client relationship
Fair Go Dads is not a law firm, and the phone line is an automated information service, not a lawyer. Using this website or calling the line does not create a lawyer-client relationship.
See a lawyer
For advice about your situation, speak to a family lawyer, Legal Aid or a community legal centre. Time limits apply to some family law matters, so get advice early.
Information date
Information is current as at 19 October 2026. The law changes. It includes the parenting changes in force from 6 May 2024 and the property changes in force from 10 June 2025. Always check the primary sources.
Safety
If anyone is in danger, call 000.