• Public interest cases (Online files)

    In high profile cases or in cases where there is a significant number of media requests to access court documents, the Court may establish an online file via the Court’s website. Documents that are considered to be publicly accessible (consistent with Rule 2.11 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court (Division 2)(GFL) Rules 2021 (Cth)) will be published on this page. Material will be added here as it becomes available.

  • Outline of Case Document (Final Hearing)

    This document must be filed in accordance with any trial directions made by the Court. Unless otherwise ordered, it must be no more than 10 pages in length (or 15 pages if both property and parenting are in dispute).

  • Outline of Case Document (Interim Hearing)

    This document must be forwarded to the Court and the other party/ies at least 7 days prior to the interim hearing.

  • Financial or property: My case is in court

    This page provides information about preparing for a court hearing or event.

  • How does Lighthouse affect my case?

    Frequently asked question response relating to lighthouse

  • Central Practice Direction: Family Law Case Management

    This Central Practice Direction outlines the core principles applicable to family law proceedings and establishes a consistent national case management system in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia from 1 September 2021.

  • Confidential Case Outline document (Dispute Resolution)

    This document is to be provided to the Court via email or private mediator on a ‘without prejudice’ basis prior to dispute resolution.

  • How the Court process works for parenting cases

    This video explains the usual process of a family law case involving children and provides an overview of what can be expected in most cases in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
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