01 September, 2021 Certificate of non-compliance with subpoena (New Zealand) 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. Read more about Certificate of non-compliance with subpoena (New Zealand)
01 September, 2021 Counselling certificate for applicants married less than 2 years This form must be filed when parties were married for less than 2 years at the date of filing an Application for Divorce. Read more about Counselling certificate for applicants married less than 2 years
01 September, 2021 Credit card payment form This form must accompany any applications or requests that require payment. Read more about Credit card payment form
05 November, 2021 Certificate of Dispute Resolution This certificate is prepared by a registrar, mediator or dispute resolution practitioner upon completion of a dispute resolution process. Read more about Certificate of Dispute Resolution
01 September, 2021 Case Outline document for interim hearing This document must be forwarded to the Court and the other party/ies at least 2 days prior to the interim hearing. Read more about Case Outline document for interim hearing
01 September, 2021 Case Outline document for final 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. Read more about Case Outline document for final hearing
01 September, 2021 Confidential Case Outline document (Dispute Resolution) 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. Read more about Confidential Case Outline document (Dispute Resolution)
01 September, 2021 Certificate of Readiness 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. Read more about Certificate of Readiness
24 January, 2022 Complaints policy Information about how to make a complaint to the Court. Read more about Complaints policy
28 November, 2022 Central Practice Direction – Family Law Case Management 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. Read more about Central Practice Direction – Family Law Case Management
01 September, 2021 Central Practice Direction: Migration proceedings 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. Read more about Central Practice Direction: Migration proceedings
01 September, 2021 Central Practice Direction: 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. Read more about Central Practice Direction: General Federal Law proceedings
01 September, 2021 Conciliation conference 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. Read more about Conciliation conference
13 April, 2022 Child Impact Report - FAQ This fact sheet provides information for parties who have had a Child Impact Report ordered by the Court. Read more about Child Impact Report - FAQ
01 September, 2021 Court Child Experts - FAQ Information about what Court Child Experts are and their work in the Court Read more about Court Child Experts - FAQ