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
01 September, 2021 Have you been married less than two years? This fact sheet is for spouses who have been married less than two years and want to apply for divorce. It explains what you need to do and the documents you need to file with the Court. Read more about Have you been married less than two years?
01 September, 2021 Interpreter policy and guidelines If you have difficulty with English and need an interpreter to understand what is being said at a court hearing, you will need to arrange for any interpreter that you or your witnesses may require. An accredited interpreter is required to provider interpreter services for hearings where cross examination will occur, except in exceptional circumstances where no accredited interpreter is available for the language required. Read more about Interpreter policy and guidelines
01 September, 2021 Judicial complaints procedure Information on how to make a judicial complaint to the Court Read more about Judicial complaints procedure
01 September, 2021 Judicial workplace conduct policy Policy for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia judiciary on workplace conduct Read more about Judicial workplace conduct policy
26 July, 2022 Leave requirements for subpoenas in family law proceedings This flowchart guides you through the requirements for leave to file subpoenas in family law proceedings under rule 6.27 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 Read more about Leave requirements for subpoenas in family law proceedings
01 September, 2021 Legal costs in family law matters This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about legal costs in family law matters in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court). Read more about Legal costs in family law matters
01 September, 2021 Legal costs in general federal law matters In general federal law proceedings, the Court normally awards costs to a successful party. They are intended to reimburse a party (usually the successful one) for their legal costs. The costs awarded are normally only part of the costs incurred. These are referred to as party-party costs. Costs may be awarded before a final hearing; for example if a party has not complied with a timetable and the other party brings the matter back to court for further directions. Read more about Legal costs in general federal law matters
01 September, 2021 Legal words used in court Abuse – in relation to a child, is defined in subsection 4(1) of the Act. For convenience, the definition is set out below with the definition of ‘Family Violence’. Read more about Legal words used in court
01 September, 2021 Marriage, families and separation (prescribed brochure) This brochure provides information for people considering, or affected by separation or divorce. It includes information about: the social and legal effects of separation; the services provided to families by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) and by government, community and other agencies, and; some of the steps involved in court proceedings. Read more about Marriage, families and separation (prescribed brochure)
01 September, 2021 Natural disasters If you are concerned about the status of your family law proceedings while you or your former partner are managing immediate issues following a natural disaster you can consult the Court to enquire about the assistance we can offer you. Read more about Natural disasters
01 September, 2021 Parental conflict and its effect on children This fact sheet provides information for parents about the ways high levels of parental conflict can affect children, both in families who live together and in families who have separated. Read more about Parental conflict and its effect on children