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    • Going to court – tips for your court hearing

      This fact sheet is for people who are representing themselves in court. It covers some of the things you can do to prepare for your court hearing, as well as what you should and should not do inside the courtroom.
    • REVOKED - FCFCOA Special Measures Information Notice – COVID-19 Electronic Subpoena Inspection

      This Special Measures Information Notice was revoked 19 December 2024. See Family Law Practice Direction: Electronic subpoena inspection
    • 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).
    • Evatt list

      The Evatt List is a specialist list developed by the Courts where a highly qualified team of Senior Judicial Registrars, Judicial Registrars, Court Child Experts and court staff in consultation with Judges, are allocated to manage eligible cases that are considered to be high risk, through more intensive case management and resources. 
    • Why am I going to see a Family Consultant? - Information for teenagers

      Booklet for teenagers to answer questions about Family Consultants
    • Financial or property: Safety and risk

      This page provides information about safety and risk at Court.
    • Guide for practitioners and parties in Priority Property Pool Cases (PPP Cases)

      This guide sets out the arrangements for the case management of family law financial cases known as ‘Priority Property Pool Cases’ (PPP Cases).
    • Reconciliation Action Plan - May 2025 to May 2027

      This 2025–2027 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) reflects the Courts’ continuing commitment to supporting access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
    • Lighthouse Expansion - Update to the Profession February 2023

      The purpose of this update is to focus on the key benefits of screening, provide frequently asked questions and answers the Courts have received, and advise where to go for further information, resources and training.
    • Registry operations due to ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred

      The Brisbane and Lismore Registries will be open as normal on Tuesday 11 March 2025.

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  • Going to court – tips for your court hearing

    This fact sheet is for people who are representing themselves in court. It covers some of the things you can do to prepare for your court hearing, as well as what you should and should not do inside the courtroom.
  • REVOKED - FCFCOA Special Measures Information Notice – COVID-19 Electronic Subpoena Inspection

    This Special Measures Information Notice was revoked 19 December 2024. See Family Law Practice Direction: Electronic subpoena inspection
  • 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).
  • Evatt list

    The Evatt List is a specialist list developed by the Courts where a highly qualified team of Senior Judicial Registrars, Judicial Registrars, Court Child Experts and court staff in consultation with Judges, are allocated to manage eligible cases that are considered to be high risk, through more intensive case management and resources. 
  • Why am I going to see a Family Consultant? - Information for teenagers

    Booklet for teenagers to answer questions about Family Consultants
  • Financial or property: Safety and risk

    This page provides information about safety and risk at Court.
  • Guide for practitioners and parties in Priority Property Pool Cases (PPP Cases)

    This guide sets out the arrangements for the case management of family law financial cases known as ‘Priority Property Pool Cases’ (PPP Cases).
  • Reconciliation Action Plan - May 2025 to May 2027

    This 2025–2027 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) reflects the Courts’ continuing commitment to supporting access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
  • Lighthouse Expansion - Update to the Profession February 2023

    The purpose of this update is to focus on the key benefits of screening, provide frequently asked questions and answers the Courts have received, and advise where to go for further information, resources and training.
  • Registry operations due to ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred

    The Brisbane and Lismore Registries will be open as normal on Tuesday 11 March 2025.

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