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9/26/2011
Leon, Solicitor
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As the grandmother she has the right to make an application to see her grandchildren.
She has to go through mediation and then court if it fails.
You should contact your closest family relationship centre. This is a free service provided by the Federal Government. Their website is
http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au
You can find your closest one on there.
The web-site also have alot of useful information and links to assist you.
Before going to court you must obtain a certificate from a family dispute resolution practitioner. You get this through the free service provided at the family relationship centres.
If you need to go to court then you will need to file an application in the Family Court or the Federal Magistrates Court
http://www.familycourt.gov.au and http://www.fmc.gov.au
Her right is under section 65C of the Family LAw Act.
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/fla1975114/s65c.html
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