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. Read more about Family law
30 August, 2022 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
08 August, 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
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
28 November, 2022 Guide for Independent Children’s Lawyers 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 Division 2 (FCFCOA) to resolve high risk matters. This Guide should be read in conjunction with the Guide for Practitioners. Read more about Guide for Independent Children’s Lawyers in the Evatt List
28 November, 2022 Guide for parties in the Evatt List The Evatt List is a specialist list developed by the Courts where a highly qualified team of Senior Judicial Registrars, Judicial Registrars, Court Child Experts and court staff, in consultation with Judges, are allocated to manage eligible cases that are considered to be high risk, through more intensive case management and resources. Read more about Guide for parties in the Evatt List
27 March, 2023 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
28 November, 2022 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)