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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.
Legal costs in general federal law matters
In general federal law proceedings, the Court normally awards costs to a successful party. They are intended to reimburse a party (usually the successful one) for their legal costs. The costs awarded are normally only part of the costs incurred. These are referred to as party-party costs. Costs may be awarded before a final hearing; for example if a party has not complied with a timetable and the other party brings the matter back to court for further directions.
Legal costs in family law matters
This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about legal costs in family law matters in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court).
Request for file inspection (Family law only)
This form is used by a party or their lawyer or an Independent Children’s Lawyer to request access to view a file if they are unable to view the documents on the file via the Commonwealth Courts Portal.
REVOKED - Family Law Practice Direction – Priority Property Pools under $500,000
This Practice Direction was revoked 30 October 2023 and replaced by Family Law Practice Direction – Priority Property Pool Cases (FAM-PPP).
International focus on family violence and safety reforms as the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia hosts New Zealand Family Court judges
Two senior New Zealand Family Court judges and representatives from the New Zealand Ministry of Justice are visiting the Federal Circuit and family Court of Australia this week, to share ideas and discuss initiatives that address issues of family violence, risk screening and safety measures in family law cases.
Family Law Practice Direction: National Contravention List
This Practice Direction establishes a National Contravention List which applies to any Application – Contravention filed either pursuant to Part VII Division 13A or Part XIIIA of the Family Law Act 1975 in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia from 1 September 2021.
Children: My case is in court
This page provides information about preparing for a court hearing or event.

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