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Court-based dispute resolution in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
The Court’s new case management pathway, and particularly the events which are conducted by judicial registrars in court lists and in dispute resolution, is designed to focus parties on potential areas of agreement, and move towards a final resolution of all issues as safely as possible, and without the impact, stress and expense of protracted family law litigation.
Family law: Conciliation
This page describes the role of conciliation in dispute resolution, including the role of the judicial registrar who will conduct the conference
Lighthouse: Update to the profession November 2023
Lighthouse and the associated bespoke case management for high risk matters focuses on the safety of children and their families by identifying and addressing issues of family violence and other risks.
Lighthouse Project - Update to the Profession July 2021
With the Pilot now well underway, the Court calls upon the profession to familiarise themselves with this important project and to communicate the process and benefits with their clients.
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.
Update to the profession: Consent orders forms updated
The Chief Justice has approved changes to the following Court forms: Application for Consent Orders, and Annexure to Proposed Consent Parenting Order (Current Case). These forms have been amended in consultation with the Courts’ Family Violence Committee as part of the Courts’ commitment to improving and refining its processes.
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.
Family Consultant FAQs
Information about what a family consultant is and the work they do in the Court
Central Practice Direction: General Federal Law proceedings
This Central Practice Direction applies nationally to all general federal law proceedings commenced in the Court from 1 September 2025. It does not apply to migration or family law proceedings.
Media release: Indigenous families in the Lismore region to benefit from specialised services dedicated to helping families navigate the family law system
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - Division 2 (the Court), is pleased to announce the commencement of a Specialist Indigenous List (SIL) operating from Lismore registry in NSW. A welcome ceremony involving key local Indigenous legal support services was hosted by the Court in Lismore today to mark the commencement of the List and expansion of local support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families who are involved in family law proceedings.

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