Expansion of Lighthouse and Evatt List The expansion of Lighthouse means that risk screening, triage and differentiated case management, including the Evatt List, is now available in 15 family law registries and offered to any party filing parenting only, and parenting and financial orders. Watch the informative webinar about this important family violence and safety initiative. Use dispute resolution to reduce costs and emotional stress Court proceedings should be a last resort. The Court expects people to make genuine attempts to engage in dispute resolution, to avoid the time, cost and stress associated with litigation. You can separate smarter Where it is safe to do so, you can take ownership of your dispute. Whether you agree, partially agree or don’t agree at all. You can mediate at any stage, as many times as you need. It is time we started thinking differently about family law disputes. A court responsive to family violence and risk to children The Court places children, litigants and their safety at the heart of the process. For some families, it may be unsafe to resolve their disputes without the help of the Court process and Court orders. Remember, there are people who can help you. Expertise and resources to deliver initiatives For those matters that need to proceed to trial parties can be confident in the process which has integrity, the expertise of judges, judicial registrars, court child experts and staff, delivering a world-leading federal law system. 1 2 3 4 5 QUICK LINKS Daily court lists Court locations Safety at court Judgments News & media Resources Forms Practice directions Family law Divorce, separation, children, property and other family law matters. Migration law The Court can review some decisions made under the Migration Act 1958. General federal law Bankruptcy, fair work, human rights, consumer, admiralty, administrative and IP. Attending court Etiquette and tips Information about the etiquette required in court as well as tips and other important information on how to prepare for coming to court. Read about court etiquette and tips Electronic hearings Information about attending an electronic court hearing via video link or telephone. Read about electronic hearings Representing myself Information about the things you need to consider if you are representing yourself in court. Read about representing yourself Safety at court Information about what to do and how the Court can assist you if you have any safety concerns when attending court. Read about safety at court Court support Information about the range of support services that are available and what you need to do if you have special circumstances. Read about court support Hearing types Information about the types of court events that are held. Read about hearing types Helpful videos You can separate smarter Did you know, you don’t need to argue? If it is safe to do so, there is a better way to separate. You can take ownership of your dispute. This video provides tips on how to separate smarter - whether you agree or partially agree, perhaps you can’t agree at all. 3:45 min What to expect when attending a court hearing An introduction and guide to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. This video shares tips to help you understand what to expect if you have to attend a court hearing, whether in person or electronically. 4:19 min A new court structure This video guides you through what has changed and what you can expect from the new court system following the amalgamation of the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Our host shares where you can find information such as New Forms, New Rules and New Practice Directions via the New FCFCOA Website. 2:36 min 1 2 3
31 January, 2023 Outage - Commonwealth Courts Portal The Commonwealth Courts Portal will be unavailable until further notice for urgent maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience. Read more about Outage - Commonwealth Courts Portal
22 December, 2022 Media coverage of the Lighthouse Launch The FCFCOA hosted a successful public launch of the Lighthouse initiative in Sydney on Monday 5 December 2022. A media package can be viewed from the Courts' YouTube channel. Read more about Media coverage of the Lighthouse Launch
15 December, 2022 Media Release: Seven new judicial appointments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2) (the Courts) are pleased to welcome seven judicial appointments announced today by the Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Honourable Mark Dreyfus KC MP. Read more about Media Release: Seven new judicial appointments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
14 December, 2022 System maintenance and filing arrangements over Christmas/New Year 2022–23 System maintenance will be undertaken on the Commonwealth Court's Portal (CCP) from 9:00pm (AEDT) on 23 December 2022 to 6:00pm (AEDT) on 30 December 2022. Read more about System maintenance and filing arrangements over Christmas/New Year 2022–23