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Guidelines for reduced fee - divorce and decree of nullity application
Information about eligibility to apply for a reduction of divorce fee - general
Reflections on my journey to becoming the first female Chief Justice in Malaysia: challenges and champions
Delivered by The RT. Hon. The Chief Justice of Malaysia Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat On the occasion of The Australia Indonesia Partnership for Justice (AIPJ 2) Webinar 15 April 2021
Lighthouse expansion - Update to the Profession April 2023
The purpose of this update is to focus on the benefits of having a tailored case management approach, including the Evatt List. This update also provides answers to a number of frequently asked questions that the Courts have received. Practitioners are encouraged to review the previous update which was released in February 2023 that focuses on risk and includes links to the Lighthouse Webinar, detailing the Evatt List case management pathway.
Lighthouse expansion - Update to the profession June 2023
The expansion of Lighthouse supports the Courts’ priorities to shine a light on the scourge of family violence, to improve the outcome of matters involving family violence and other risks, and to keep children and vulnerable parties safe. It has been six months since the commencement of Lighthouse and the Evatt List nationally and the Courts acknowledge the positive response from the profession and parties in supporting the Courts’ aim to provide better-informed and safe outcomes for families…
REVOKED - Family Law Practice Direction: Lighthouse Project and Evatt List
This Practice Direction was revoked 28 November 2022.
Update to the profession No. 3: Commencement of the new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
In the lead up to the commencement of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) on 1 September 2021, the Family Court of Australia (FCoA) and Federal Circuit Court of Australia (FCC) have previously released two updates for the legal profession and the public to advise them of changes to court operations. This third update provides information on:
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 Court and by government, community and other agencies, and some of the steps involved in court proceedings.
Update to the Profession: Amendments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 commencing 28 November 2022
On Monday, 28 November 2022 a number of amendments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 will commence.
Financial or property: We cannot agree
This page provides a summary of the options available when you cannot agree on financial arrangements after separation.
Fair work: I want to apply
This page provides details about how to apply to the Court in the Fair Work jurisdiction.

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