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    • Family violence: Frequently asked questions

      This page answers some of the most frequently asked questions about family violence and the Court.
    • Migration: Overview

      This page explains when a judge can review a decision made under the Migration Act.
    • General federal law: Mediation

      This pages provides general advice on the dispute resolution process of mediation.
    • Children: My case is in court

      This page provides information about preparing for a court hearing or event.
    • Response to an Application in an Appeal

      This form is used by the respondent/s named in the Application in an Appeal who wishes to oppose the orders sought or asks the Court to make other orders. You will need to file an affidavit with this form.
    • Response – General Federal Law

      Form to use as a response to General federal law applications, not for family law, child support, bankruptcy or human rights matters
    • Application for exemption of fees – financial hardship (family law)

      This form is used to apply for an exemption of paying fees if payment of a fee will cause you financial hardship and you are not eligible for a general exemption. This form cannot be used for divorce applications.
    • 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.
    • Separate smarter: We have partially agreed

      This page helps explain some of the dispute resolution options available to try and resolve the issues you don’t agree about after separation.
    • Administrative law: Administrative decisions

      This page provides information about the Court’s jurisdiction to review a decision made by a person exercising a ‘public function', known as judicial review and how to apply.

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    This page answers some of the most frequently asked questions about family violence and the Court.
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    This page explains when a judge can review a decision made under the Migration Act.
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    This pages provides general advice on the dispute resolution process of mediation.
  • Children: My case is in court

    This page provides information about preparing for a court hearing or event.
  • Response to an Application in an Appeal

    This form is used by the respondent/s named in the Application in an Appeal who wishes to oppose the orders sought or asks the Court to make other orders. You will need to file an affidavit with this form.
  • Response – General Federal Law

    Form to use as a response to General federal law applications, not for family law, child support, bankruptcy or human rights matters
  • Application for exemption of fees – financial hardship (family law)

    This form is used to apply for an exemption of paying fees if payment of a fee will cause you financial hardship and you are not eligible for a general exemption. This form cannot be used for divorce applications.
  • 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.
  • Separate smarter: We have partially agreed

    This page helps explain some of the dispute resolution options available to try and resolve the issues you don’t agree about after separation.
  • Administrative law: Administrative decisions

    This page provides information about the Court’s jurisdiction to review a decision made by a person exercising a ‘public function', known as judicial review and how to apply.

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