01 September, 2021 General federal law matters The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) deals with a wide range of matters, sharing jurisdiction with the Federal Court of Australia and, in some cases, state courts. The Court’s rules and procedures are simpler and less formal, and aim to reduce the cost and number of court appearances for clients. Read more about General federal law matters
01 September, 2021 Going to court – tips for your court hearing This fact sheet is for people who are representing themselves in court. It covers some of the things you can do to prepare for your court hearing, as well as what you should and should not do inside the courtroom. Read more about Going to court – tips for your court hearing
01 September, 2021 Guide for an Independent Children’s Lawyer in the Evatt List This Guide summarises the involvement and role of an Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) in the Evatt List, which is a specialist list established in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to resolve high risk matters. The Evatt List is being trialled in the following registries: Adelaide, Brisbane, and Parramatta. Read more about Guide for an Independent Children’s Lawyer in the Evatt List
01 September, 2021 Guide for parties in the Evatt List The Evatt List is an initiative of the Court where a highly qualified team of Judges, Senior Judicial Registrars, Evatt List Judicial Registrars, Court Child Experts and Court staff are allocated to help progress a case that is considered to be high risk. There are various Court events that take place for these cases, with a final trial taking place as quickly as possible. Read more about Guide for parties in the Evatt List
01 July, 2022 Guide for practitioners and parties in bankruptcy matters listed before a Registrar This guide will be published shortly. Read more about Guide for practitioners and parties in bankruptcy matters listed before a Registrar
01 September, 2021 Guide for practitioners and parties in Priority Property Pools under $500,000 (PPP500) cases This guide sets out the arrangements for the case management of family law property cases financial cases known as ‘Priority Property Pools under $500,000’ (PPP500 case). Read more about Guide for practitioners and parties in Priority Property Pools under $500,000 (PPP500) cases
01 September, 2021 Guide for practitioners in the Evatt List This Guide summarises the arrangements for the Evatt List which is a specialist list established in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) to resolve high risk matters. The Evatt List is being trialled in the following registries: Adelaide, Brisbane, and Parramatta. Read more about Guide for practitioners in the Evatt List
01 July, 2022 Guidelines for exemption of court fees (Family Law) Information about the eligibility requirements to be exempt from paying court fees. Read more about Guidelines for exemption of court fees (Family Law)
01 September, 2021 Guidelines for Independent Children's Lawyers This document is intended to provide guidance to the Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL) in fulfilling their role. The Guidelines have also been issued for the purposes of providing practitioners, parties, children and other people in contact with the family law courts, with information about the courts' general expectations of ICLs. Read more about Guidelines for Independent Children's Lawyers
01 July, 2022 Guidelines for reduced fee - divorce and decree of nullity application Information about eligibility to apply for a reduction of divorce fee - general Read more about Guidelines for reduced fee - divorce and decree of nullity application