13 April, 2022 Reports prepared by Court Children’s Service This fact sheet provides information for practitioners about the most common types of Court ordered reports prepared by the Court Children’s Service (CCS). Read more about Reports prepared by Court Children’s Service
11 October, 2021 Review of Migration Decisions - Simplified English version Simplified English version of the Review of Migration decisions brochure Read more about Review of Migration Decisions - Simplified English version
22 June, 2022 Review of Migration Decisions by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia This brochure is for people who want the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to review a visa-related decision. Read more about Review of Migration Decisions by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
01 September, 2021 Security and conditions of entry policy The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) takes safety and security on court premises very seriously. Everyone who attends the Court or works on its premises should be safe. If you have safety concerns about coming to court please contact staff to discuss what arrangements can be made in your circumstances. Read more about Security and conditions of entry policy
01 September, 2021 Separated but living under one roof This fact sheet is for spouses (applying for a divorce) who lived in the same home during part or all of the required 12 month separation period. It explains what you need to do and the documents you need to file with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court). Read more about Separated but living under one roof
29 September, 2021 Separating with debt: a guide to your legal options This guide (linked to the Attorney-General's Department) provides family law and consumer credit law information, options and referral points to assist separating couples to proactively manage debt in the context of relationship breakdown Read more about Separating with debt: a guide to your legal options
01 September, 2021 Separation and stress It has been acknowledged that separation and divorce are one of the most stressful life events a person can experience. Regardless of the terms in which a relationship ended, there are a number of emotional, practical and legal matters that may need to be addressed, all of which contribute to heightened stress. Read more about Separation and stress
01 September, 2021 Subpoena: Information for a person requesting the issue of a subpoena This brochure is for people who want the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to issue a subpoena in a family law matter. It provides information about the use of, and compliance with, subpoenas in the Court. Read more about Subpoena: Information for a person requesting the issue of a subpoena
13 January, 2023 Subpoena: Information for named person or other person (served with a subpoena or a copy of a subpoena) (prescribed brochure) This brochure is for people who have been served with: A subpoena, and who are required to comply with the subpoena (named person), or; A copy of a subpoena as a party or interested person, and who may want to object to the inspecting or copying of a document/s to be produced in compliance with the subpoena. It provides information about the use of, and compliance with, subpoenas in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court). Read more about Subpoena: Information for named person or other person (served with a subpoena or a copy of a subpoena) (prescribed brochure)
01 September, 2021 The Court and your privacy In most circumstances, courts and their decisions are accessible to members of the public. This policy of 'open justice' is reflected in section 97 of the Family Law Act 1975, which provides that all proceedings should be heard in open unless a court decides otherwise. The principle of open justice is fundamental to ensuring that courts remain transparent and accountable for their decisions. Read more about The Court and your privacy
01 September, 2021 The impact of family violence on children This fact sheet provides information about family violence and its harmful effect on children. Read more about The impact of family violence on children
01 September, 2021 Third party debt notices A person owed money by another person under an order of a court or child support liability can enforce payment of the debt in the Court. One of the methods of enforcement is a Third Party Debt Notice. Under this Notice, the Court directs a third party to pay money that the third party owes to the respondent to the payee instead of the respondent. This brochure must be served on the third party named in a Third Party Debt Notice at the same time as the Notice. Read more about Third party debt notices
01 September, 2021 Transfer of proceedings All family law matters must be commenced in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2). Read more about Transfer of proceedings
01 September, 2021 Translated versions of Review of Migration Decisions by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Links to translated versions of the Review of Migration Decisions by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Read more about Translated versions of Review of Migration Decisions by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
01 September, 2021 What the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia staff CAN and CANNOT do for clients This brochure summarises what Court staff can and cannot provide or do Read more about What the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia staff CAN and CANNOT do for clients