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Media release: New approach for family law property disputes saves time, money and stress for people facing family violence and other risks
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Court) officially commenced the national expansion of its case management process known as the Priority Property Pool (PPP) which provides a simplified way of resolving property disputes and aims to minimise risk, legal costs, and to preserve the parties’ assets
Serving a divorce (sole applications only)
Information on how to serve a divorce on your spouse.
Media release: Courts unite cross-sector leaders to strengthen response to family violence
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2) (the Courts) convened more than 70 national leaders from government, the judiciary, legal aid, specialist family violence sectors and others at its 2026 Family Violence Symposium in Sydney. The Symposium focused on three key reform priorities: Addressing systems abuse within family law proceedings, Strengthening the Courts’ responses to family violence risk and safety, Enhancing equitable access to justice for…
Bankruptcy Information Sheet 4: Setting aside a Bankruptcy Notice
About this information sheet This Information Sheet sets out general information on how to apply to the Court to set aside and/or extend time for compliance with a Bankruptcy Notice. A Bankruptcy Notice is an important document. Failure to comply with the notice or to apply to the court to set it aside will entitle a creditor to present a Creditor's Petition for an order that the debtor be made a bankrupt.
Undertaking as to disclosure
This form is used to acknowledge your duty of disclosure and to undertake that you have complied and will continue to comply with that duty.
Application for review - family law and child support proceedings
This form is used to apply to the Court for a review of the exercise of a power by a Registrar in proceedings other than appeal proceedings. Use an Application in an Appeal to make application for review of an exercise of power by a Registrar in appeal proceedings.
Media release: Senior Judicial Registrar Lisa O’Neill finalist in prestigious Dame Quentin Bryce Domestic Violence Prevention Advocate Award
It is with pride that the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1 and Division 2) (the Courts) congratulate Senior Judicial Registrar Lisa O’Neill for being listed as a finalist for the 2023 Dame Quentin Bryce Domestic Violence Prevention Advocate Award.
Update to the profession 3: Lighthouse Model Expansion - The Evatt list
The third update focuses on the Evatt List which is the Courts’ specialist list for those matters that are considered to be of the highest risk, with a focus on family violence and other family safety risks. The Evatt List ensures that families are provided with appropriate support to safeguard against family violence and other associated risks. It also ensures cases are managed through the Court process as efficiently and effectively as possible, with a focus on identifying risks and early…
Media release: 2022-23 Commonwealth Budget provides $71.5 million to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia for world-leading innovations
Substantial funding announced last night as part of the 2022-23 Budget has been welcomed by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Subpoena - Family Law
This form is used by a party in a family law proceeding to ask the Courts to issue a subpoena. A subpoena is a legal document issued by the Courts.

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