Melanie Conn

Melanie Conn was a duty lawyer at the Family Court when she noticed a gap between people who could obtain Legal Aid and people who could afford a lawyer. Fired up by this access to justice issue, Melanie and her colleague Jesse McColl, started Family Court Solutions - a legal service designed to help people representing themselves by providing fixed cost documents and legal advice online.

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Expert advice to navigate Family Court without a lawyer

If you have found yourself separated and unable to agree about what should happen with your children or property, at the same time as your usual expenses are piling up but you’re down one income, there is an alternative to...

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9 Places to get free legal support in Australia

Are you looking for free legal support in Australia? Navigating the complexities of the legal system can be a daunting task, especially when going through a family separation. Fortunately, there are numerous resources and organisations across the country that offer...

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What is legal aid and can I get it for my family law case?

This article about legal aid for my family law case was last updated in 2022. When you go through a separation, the hope is that you can keep it civil and avoid lawyers and the Family Court. However, this is...

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