Law Week workshop at Orange City Library to feature Jill Marshall

Law Week is a national initiative to promote community awareness and understanding of the law, the Australian legal system and the legal profession.

In 'Your Money and the Law' Ms Marshall will speak about organisations and resources people can use to help with problems such as being chased for money, being owed money and borrowing money.

She will be accompanied by mediator Jane Atkinson from the Community Justice Centre, a NSW-Government-funded service that provides free mediation to help people solve disagreements without going to court.

"We're probably most known for the work we do in criminal law, but we also have solicitors able to assist and advise on civil and family law issues as well," Ms Marshall said.

"All too often we see clients who have avoided dealing with a debt demand and then the next thing they receive is a court process. Ignoring this can lead to a judgment debt and the Sheriff knocking at the door."

The presentation will be held from 10am to noon. Morning tea will be served from 10am, then the presentation will begin at 10:30am and run for about an hour.

Bookings are essential and places are limited. Bookings can be made via Eventbrite or by calling the library on 6393 8132.

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