amica: for simple, smart separation
amica.gov.au helps couples reach amicable agreements about property and parenting issues without engaging lawyers. It also enables couples to record those agreements in plain language on a secure platform.
amica was created by National Legal Aid with funding from the Commonwealth government. Its development was overseen by a Steering Committee involving National Legal Aid, Family and Relationship Services Australia and the Attorney-General’s Department.
amica has the potential to significantly cut legal bills. It guides users through a step-by-step process and offers them information and support along the way to help them reach an amicable agreement. amica also informs them about other support services.
Parenting and property
amica’s interactive calendar helps separated parents to reach agreement, and record their agreement, about the best parenting arrangements for their children.
If couples need to divide their assets or split their superannuation, amica’s artificial intelligence can also help. amica provides a suggested split of assets after the AI takes into account:
- the couple’s assets and circumstances
- agreements commonly reached by other couples in similar situations
- how courts generally handle disputes of this nature
amica can be used by a broad range of people but is best suited to couples who have a reasonably amicable relationship and a willingness to communicate online.
How much?
You can use amica’s step-by-step process to enter your information without a fee.
Once you have both reached an agreement for parenting and/or property, you can download a written agreement and/or an application for consent orders relating to property.
If you decide to proceed, amica may charge a fee to create the documents. More information about amica’s fee structure can be found here.
Find out more at amica.gov.au
