- Be an expanding database type resource for non-lawyers with answers to frequently asked questions about all aspects of family law such as children, money, domestic violence/abuse and family related topics such as caring for the elderly, welfare benefits, medical treatment and education;
- Provide a wide range of links to internet resources including medical and social work sites, sites about parenting, self-help groups etc;
- Provide practical advice about preparing family cases, dealing with lawyers and other family professionals;
- Pick up themes from tv programmes, films and news stories about family law issues;
- Provide general information about the court system including information about costs, non-legal ‘representation’ and sources of advice, the role of professionals, etc;
- Provide information about domestic and European policy initiatives; and other jurisdictional models and intervention programs;
- Encourage public dialogue between families and the different types of professionals involved in family cases;
- Provide a forum for debate about the family court system and support for those involved in it.
The website will not be about:
- Making money;
- Providing advice to people about their particular case;
- Campaigning on any particular issue except access to information (and not access to court hearings).