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    • I am a practitioner/from an external support agency, how can I best support my client?

      Frequently asked question response relating to lighthouse for lawyers
    • Media release: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia wins national award for Alternative Dispute Resolution initiatives

      At the Australian Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Awards held on Friday 31 March 2023, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1 and Division 2) received national recognition for the Courts’ innovative and ground-breaking integration of safe dispute resolution into the family law system, winning the Courts and Tribunals - Alternative Dispute Resolution Group of the Year.
    • Separation and stress

      It has been acknowledged that separation and divorce are one of the most stressful life events a person can experience. Regardless of the terms in which a relationship ended, there are a number of emotional, practical and legal matters that may need to be addressed, all of which contribute to heightened stress.
    • Media release: The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to receive $63.75 million in Government funding announced in the 2022-23 Budget

      The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia welcome substantial funding announced last night as part of the 2022-23 Budget and the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children.
    • Media release: Four new judicial appointments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

      The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) is extremely pleased to welcome the following judicial appointments announced today by the Attorney-General for Australia, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash.
    • How the new Court Children's Service will help families

      The launch of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) will see Child Dispute Services take on the title of Court Children’s Service (CCS).
    • Update to the profession: Expansion of the Lighthouse Model

      Following Tuesday’s budget announcement, and FCFCOA media release, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Courts) have been working on the expansion of the Lighthouse model to 15 family law registries
    • Support people in Court Children’s Service adult assessments

      Participating in a Court Children’s Service (CCS) assessment, for example for a Child Impact Report or a Family Report, can be stressful. Having support on the day can help.
    • Media release: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia launches major family law reform to improve safety and support for children and families

      Today, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Courts) officially launch their world-leading family violence and safety initiative known as Lighthouse. GUEST SPEAKERS
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      This form is used, without notice to the payer, to enforce a respondent’s obligation to pay money by the sale or seizure of property.

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  • I am a practitioner/from an external support agency, how can I best support my client?

    Frequently asked question response relating to lighthouse for lawyers
  • Media release: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia wins national award for Alternative Dispute Resolution initiatives

    At the Australian Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Awards held on Friday 31 March 2023, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1 and Division 2) received national recognition for the Courts’ innovative and ground-breaking integration of safe dispute resolution into the family law system, winning the Courts and Tribunals - Alternative Dispute Resolution Group of the Year.
  • Separation and stress

    It has been acknowledged that separation and divorce are one of the most stressful life events a person can experience. Regardless of the terms in which a relationship ended, there are a number of emotional, practical and legal matters that may need to be addressed, all of which contribute to heightened stress.
  • Media release: The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to receive $63.75 million in Government funding announced in the 2022-23 Budget

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia welcome substantial funding announced last night as part of the 2022-23 Budget and the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children.
  • Media release: Four new judicial appointments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) is extremely pleased to welcome the following judicial appointments announced today by the Attorney-General for Australia, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash.
  • How the new Court Children's Service will help families

    The launch of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) will see Child Dispute Services take on the title of Court Children’s Service (CCS).
  • Update to the profession: Expansion of the Lighthouse Model

    Following Tuesday’s budget announcement, and FCFCOA media release, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Courts) have been working on the expansion of the Lighthouse model to 15 family law registries
  • Support people in Court Children’s Service adult assessments

    Participating in a Court Children’s Service (CCS) assessment, for example for a Child Impact Report or a Family Report, can be stressful. Having support on the day can help.
  • Media release: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia launches major family law reform to improve safety and support for children and families

    Today, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Courts) officially launch their world-leading family violence and safety initiative known as Lighthouse. GUEST SPEAKERS
  • Enforcement warrant – Seizure & sale of property

    This form is used, without notice to the payer, to enforce a respondent’s obligation to pay money by the sale or seizure of property.

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