• Financial or property: Superannuation

    How does the law treat superannuation? The superannuation splitting law treats superannuation as a different type of property. It lets separating couples value their superannuation and split superannuation payments, although this is not mandatory. Splitting does not convert superannuation into a cash asset – it is still subject to superannuation laws (for example, it is usually retained until retirement ages are reached). 

  • Family Law Practice Direction: Divorce proceedings

    This Practice Direction applies to all family law proceedings seeking a divorce order; the extension or reduction of the period at the expiration of which the divorce order will take effect pursuant to section 55 of the Family Law Act 1975; and an application for rescission of a divorce order pursuant to sections 57 and 58 of the Family Law Act.

  • Family law: Parenting support services

    This page provides details about organisations that may be able to provide support around parenting.

  • 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 and section 67ZBK of the Family Law Act.

  • The Courts 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.

  • Guide for parties in the 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.

  • International cooperation

    The Family Court of Australia has a strong and ongoing commitment to engaging with courts in the Asia-Pacific to promote access to justice for family law litigants in the region.

  • Guidelines for reduced fee - divorce and decree of nullity application

    Information about eligibility to apply for a reduction of divorce fee - general

  • Media release: New Brisbane court dog helps reduce stress during court proceedings

    13 October 2025 The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2) (‘the Courts’) are thrilled to welcome Court Dog ‘Leo’, a new facility dog, to the Brisbane registry, as part of the Courts’ National Court Dog Program. An official ‘swearing-in’ ceremony will be held on Monday 13 October 2025 at the Brisbane registry.
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