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Update to the profession: Applications for Review
This update provides important information about Applications for Review filed after 24 November 2023 in family law.
Children and international travel after family separation
This fact sheet provides information for people who want to: apply for an Australian passport for a child, but one of the signatories can not or will not sign the application form; prevent a child they have parental responsibility for from leaving Australia.
Balance sheet
This form is not a prescribed form, but you may be directed to prepare one in your case. A balance sheet is used to list assets and liabilities held by parties. The balance sheet also includes add backs, financial resources and superannuation. In order to prepare a Balance Sheet, you will need to itemise, describe and provide your value for each of your assets and liabilities.
Lighthouse overview
The Court is committed to the protection of vulnerable parties and children in family law proceedings. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) are leading the way in helping families that have experienced family violence and other safety risks to navigate the family law system.
Migration: I am an applicant in detention
This page explains what happens if you are an applicant in detention.
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…
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
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Lighthouse FAQ response
Are you having trouble serving your divorce application?
If you are having trouble serving your divorce application on your spouse, this fact sheet may help you. It explains the two options you have when you cannot serve your divorce application on your spouse – seeking an order to serve the other party in a way other than personal service or seeking to ‘dispense with service’. A Court order is required for both options.
Update to the profession: Operational matters in the family law jurisdiction following 1 September 2021 reforms
An update to the profession from the CEO and Principal Registrar of the FCFCOA on operational matters in the family law jurisdiction following 1 September 2021 reforms

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