Commonwealth Child Safe Framework
This is the Federal Court entity's annual child safety statement in accordance with the fourth requirement under the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework.
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31 October, 2022 -
15 August, 2023 Complaints policy
Information about how to make a complaint to the Court.
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01 September, 2021 Compliance with parenting orders
This fact sheet provides information for people who allege a parenting order has been contravened (breached). It explains some of the options available. When a parenting order is made, each person affected by the order must comply with (follow) the order.
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01 September, 2021 Compulsory pre-filing Family Dispute Resolution – court procedures and requirements
This fact sheet is for people who need information on the procedures and requirements for compulsory Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) prior to the commencement of family law proceedings.
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01 September, 2021 Conciliation conference
A Conciliation 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.
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01 September, 2021 Court Child Experts - FAQ
Information about what Court Child Experts are and their work in the Court
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08 May, 2023 Court-based Family Dispute Resolution
This fact sheet is for people who have been ordered to attend a Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) conference in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
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01 September, 2021 De facto relationships
Information about what a de facto relationship is and how to apply to the court
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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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01 September, 2021 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 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 September, 2021 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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13 April, 2022 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.
