De facto relationships
Information about what a de facto relationship is and how to apply to the court
Publications
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01 July, 2024 De facto relationships fact sheet - translated versions
Page listing all translated versions of the De facto relationships fact sheet
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01 September, 2021 Do you have fears for your safety when attending court?
The Federal Circuit and Family Court places a priority on safety and can assist with the safety of you and your family when attending court. If you have any concerns for your safety, it is important you let the Court know at least five days before your court event.
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03 May, 2024 Duty of disclosure
This brochure provides information about the duty of disclosure responsibilities of parties in all cases, whether financial or parenting, in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
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01 July, 2024 Duty of disclosure fact sheet - translated versions
Page listing all translated versions of the Duty of disclosure fact sheet
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01 September, 2021 Enforcement hearings (prescribed brochure)
This brochure answers frequently asked questions about enforcement hearings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court). An enforcement hearing allows a person who is owed money (the payee) to get information about the financial situation of the person who owes the money (the payer).
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01 April, 2025 Expert witnesses in family law
This fact sheet provides information about the different types of experts that provide evidence in family law matters before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court).
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01 September, 2021 Experts conference (prescribed brochure)
This brochure sets out guidelines to assist people to comply with Part 7.1 of the Family Law Rules (expert evidence). It should be read in conjunction with those Rules.
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01 April, 2025 Family Consultant FAQs
Information about what a family consultant is and the work they do in the Court
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28 November, 2022 Family law
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) is the nation’s largest court dealing with both family law and general federal law matters. The Court’s rules and procedures are generally less formal, making the Court accessible to the community. The Court’s procedures provide for cases to be completed in a timely and cost efficient manner.
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30 August, 2022 Family law and superannuation
This fact sheet explains how the law deals with superannuation when couples divide their property after the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship.
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01 April, 2025 Family Reports FAQs
This fact sheet provides information for parties who have had a Family Report ordered by the Court.
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01 July, 2024 Family Reports FAQs fact sheet - translated versions
Page listing all translated versions of the Family Reports FAQs fact sheet
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22 August, 2023 Family Violence Best Practice Principles
This is the fifth edition of the Family Violence Best Practice Principles. The first edition was published in March 2009. These Family Violence Best Practice Principles are designed to provide practical guidance to court users, legal practitioners, litigants and service providers regarding the way in which matters involving issues of family violence are managed in the Courts. They also set out the Courts’ expectations as to the knowledge and understanding decision makers and practitioners appearing before the Courts should have regarding the complexities of family violence. The Family Violence Best Practice Principles are to be read in conjunction with the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), the Rules of the Courts and relevant Practice Directions.
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01 September, 2021 Family violence information sheet
This information sheet contains important information for litigants who have experienced, or are alleged to have perpetrated, family violence. This information is not a substitute for legal advice.
