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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03 May, 2024 Legal words used in court
This fact sheet explains some of the legal words used in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
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03 May, 2024 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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04 July, 2024 Lighthouse - Triage Counsellors fact sheet - translated versions
Page listing all translated versions of the Lighthouse – Triage Counsellors fact sheet
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03 May, 2024 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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03 May, 2024 Lighthouse information sheet for practitioners
Information for practitioners about the Lighthouse risk screening and case management
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03 May, 2024 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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28 June, 2024 Marriage, families and separation - translated versions
Page listing all translated versions of the Marriage, families and separation brochure
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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.
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01 October, 2021 New family and domestic violence resource for lawyers - The Law Society of NSW
The Law Society of NSW, the peak association representing the state’s 36,000 solicitors, has launched a resource which provides practical guidance for lawyers on working with clients who have experienced, or are at risk of, domestic and family violence.
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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.
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19 October, 2016 Parenting orders - What you need to know
Link to publication that has been prepared by the Attorney-General's Department. It is a practical resource to assist parents with drafting parenting orders.
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03 May, 2024 Parenting orders – obligations, consequences and who can help
This information is for parents and other people, such as grandparents, who are subject to a parenting order. It includes information, pursuant to section 65DA(2) of the Family Law Act 1975, about the legal obligations created by a parenting order and the consequences that may follow if it is contravened (breached).
