This brochure provides information for people considering applying to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) for financial or property orders. In particular, it provides information about pre-action procedures required before starting a case.
This brochure provides information for people considering applying to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia for parenting orders. It provides information about the pre-action procedures required before starting a parenting case.
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Use this brochure for information about legal costs to which Chapter 12 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 (Family Law Rules 2021) applies.
This fact sheet provides information for parties who have had a Child Impact Report ordered by the Court.
This brochure explains what type of child support applications and appeals can be filed in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court).
This fact sheet provides information for people who want to: apply for an Australian passport for a child, but one of the signatories can not or will not sign the application form; prevent a child they have parental responsibility for from leaving Australia.
This Charter reflects the commitment of Australian family courts to create a culture and environment where children are more consciously placed at the front and centre of decision-making, in a way that best promotes their safety and well-being
This is the Federal Court entity's annual child safety statement in accordance with the fourth requirement under the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework.
Information about how to make a complaint to the Court.
This fact sheet provides information for people who allege a parenting or other child-related order has been contravened (breached). It explains some of the options available. When a parenting or other child-related order is made, each person affected by the order must comply with (follow) the order.
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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.
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.
Information about what Court Child Experts are and their work in the Court
The Courts acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders, past, present and emerging.
