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?
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. 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
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 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 A list of legal words that are used in court. Read more about Legal words used in court
28 November, 2022 Lighthouse information sheet - 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. Read more about Lighthouse information sheet - Triage Counsellors
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. Read more about Lighthouse information sheet for parties - risk screening
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 Read more about Lighthouse information sheet for parties - risk screening - Translated versions
28 November, 2022 Lighthouse information sheet for practitioners Information for practitioners about the Lighthouse risk screening and case management Read more about Lighthouse information sheet for practitioners
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. Read more about Marriage, families and separation (prescribed brochure)