13 April, 2022 Family Consultant FAQs Information about what a family consultant is and the work they do in the Court Read more about Family Consultant FAQs
01 September, 2021 Family DOORS Triage risk screening and case management – Information sheet for parties The Lighthouse Project pilot involves: Read more about Family DOORS Triage risk screening and case management – Information sheet for parties
01 September, 2021 Family DOORS Triage risk screening and case management – Information sheet for parties - Translated versions Translated versions of the Family DOORS Triage risk screening and case management – Information sheet for parties Read more about Family DOORS Triage risk screening and case management – Information sheet for parties - Translated versions
01 September, 2021 Family DOORS Triage risk screening and case management – Information sheet for practitioners Information for practitioners about the Family DOORS Triage risk screening and case management Read more about Family DOORS Triage risk screening and case management – Information sheet for practitioners
01 September, 2021 Family DOORS Triage – Family Counsellors The Lighthouse Project is an innovative approach taken by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to screen for risk, with a primary focus on improving outcomes for families. This project is being piloted in the Adelaide, Brisbane and Parramatta Federal Circuit and Family Court registries for parenting only applications. Read more about Family DOORS Triage – Family Counsellors
01 September, 2021 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. Read more about Family law
01 September, 2021 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. Read more about Family law and superannuation
13 April, 2022 Family Reports FAQs This fact sheet provides information for parties who have had a Family Report ordered by the Court. Read more about Family Reports FAQs
01 December, 2016 Family Violence Best Practice Principles - December 2016 This publication was first released by the Attorney-General in March 2009. A revised version, encompassing both the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court, was launched in July 2011. A third edition came into effect in June 2012 to take into account amendments made by the Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Act 2011 (Cth). It was again revised in April 2013 as a result of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Legislation Amendment Bill 2012. Read more about Family Violence Best Practice Principles - December 2016
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. Read more about Family violence information sheet
15 April, 2019 Family Violence Plan - April 2019 The Family Violence Plan 2019 represents a major commitment by both courts to the early identification and management of matters where violence, or the risk of violence, is alleged. Read more about Family Violence Plan - April 2019
01 September, 2021 First court event – helpful information This fact sheet is for people who are representing themselves in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court). People who are not represented by a lawyer are commonly referred to as ‘unrepresented litigants’ or ‘litigants in person’. This information is about the first court event, otherwise known as the ‘duty list’. Read more about First court event – helpful information