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    Lighthouse FAQ response

  • Appendix 6 - Committees

    Table A6.1: Federal Circuit Court Committees, 30 June 2021 Overarching Committees Title Members Terms of reference National Practice Area Committee

  • General federal law: Mediation

    This pages provides general advice on the dispute resolution process of mediation.

  • Bankruptcy: Overview

    This page provides information about Bankruptcy and the Court’s jurisdiction.

  • Affidavit proof of signature (non-divorce)

    This form is used when proof of signature is required to confirm service in a family law proceedings (other than divorce). The signed Acknowledgement of service must be attached to this form.

  • Notice of change of name

    This form is used if a party to a current family law proceeding changes their name during the proceedings.

  • Affidavit of service

    This form must be completed, once service is effected, by the person who served the documents. The party who filed the document must then file the Affidavit of Service with the Court to prove service.

  • Originating Application – Migration Act

    This form is used to commence a proceeding under section 476 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth), including where an extension of time is also sought under section 477.

  • How do I navigate through the Commonwealth Courts Portal - for lawyers

    The Commonwealth Courts Portal provides users with secure web-based access to information about cases that are before the Court. The Portal is a central system that enables registered litigants and legal practitioners to log on using a single user ID and password and access information from multiple jurisdictions. This page provides information about general features to help you navigate through the Commonwealth Courts Portal.

  • Parenting orders – obligations, consequences and who can help

    This information is for parents and other people, such as grandparents, who are subject to a parenting order. It includes information, pursuant to section 65DA(2) of the Family Law Act 1975, about the legal obligations created by a parenting order and the consequences that may follow if it is contravened (breached).
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