This form is used to apply for a Certificate of non-compliance with subpoena if the person named in the subpoena (which was served in New Zealand) fails to comply with the subpoena.

This form must be filed when parties were married for less than 2 years at the date of filing an Application for Divorce.

This form must accompany any applications or requests that require payment.

This certificate is prepared by a registrar, mediator or dispute resolution practitioner upon completion of a dispute resolution process.

This document must be forwarded to the Court and the other party/ies at least 2 days prior to the interim hearing.

This document must be filed in accordance with any trial directions made by the Court. It must be no longer than 5 pages in parenting proceedings and 7 pages in financial proceedings unless the Court orders otherwise.

This document is to be provided to the Court via email or private mediator on a ‘without prejudice’ basis prior to dispute resolution. This form will not be placed on the Court file. Such documents are privileged and may not be used in contested hearings or for purposes other than genuine attempts to resolve disputes between parties.

This form must be filed and served on the other party/ies in the proceeding and the Independent Children’s Lawyer (if one is appointed) by ordinary service, prior to the Compliance and Readiness hearing. 

Information about how to make a complaint to the Court.

This Central Practice Direction outlines the core principles applicable to family law proceedings and establishes a consistent national case management system in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia from 1 September 2021.

This Central Practice Direction applies to all migration proceedings commenced in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia from 1 September 2021. It does not otherwise apply to general federal law proceedings.

This Central Practice Direction applies to all general federal law proceedings commenced in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia from 1 September 2021. It does not apply to migration or family law proceedings.

A Conciliation Conference (the conference) provides an opportunity for parties to work with a Judicial Registrar to make a genuine effort to settle their dispute. With that in mind, you should take a spirit of compromise into the conference and adopt a practical approach. Reaching an agreement with your former partner will save the need for further court events, including a trial.

This fact sheet provides information for parties who have had a Child Impact Report ordered by the Court.

Information about what Court Child Experts are and their work in the Court