Guidelines for reduced fee - divorce and decree of nullity application
Information about eligibility to apply for a reduction of divorce fee - general
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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.
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18 August, 2022 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. A certified interpreter is required to provider interpreter services for hearings where cross examination will occur, except in exceptional circumstances where no certified interpreter is available for the language required.
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01 September, 2021 Judicial complaints procedure
Information on how to make a judicial complaint to the Court
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01 September, 2021 Judicial workplace conduct policy
Policy for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia judiciary on workplace conduct
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18 October, 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
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18 January, 2023 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).
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18 January, 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.
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01 September, 2021 Legal words used in court
A list of legal words that are used in court.
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28 November, 2022 Lighthouse - Triage Counsellors
Lighthouse is an innovative approach taken by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to screen for risk, with a primary focus on improving outcomes for families.
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28 November, 2022 Lighthouse information sheet for parties - risk screening
Lighthouse is an innovative approach taken by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to screen for risk, with a primary focus on improving outcomes for families.
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28 November, 2022 Lighthouse information sheet for parties - risk screening - translated versions
Translated versions of the Family DOORS Triage risk screening and case management – Information sheet for parties
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28 November, 2022 Lighthouse information sheet for practitioners
Information for practitioners about the Lighthouse risk screening and case management
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13 January, 2023 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.
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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.
