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Reports prepared by Court Children’s Service
This fact sheet provides information for practitioners about the most common types of Court ordered reports prepared by the Court Children’s Service (CCS).
How do I apply to the Court when parenting orders have been contravened (breached) or not complied with?
When a parenting order is made, each person affected by the order must comply or follow the order. This includes taking all reasonable steps to comply with the order.
Lighthouse information sheet for practitioners
Information for practitioners about the Lighthouse risk screening and case management
Practice and procedure update: Defaulters’ List to be piloted in Sydney
The Chief Justice has issued Family Law Practice Direction – Defaulters’ List. The purpose of the Defaulters’ List is to ensure compliance with the rules of court, and any case management orders and directions made by a Registrar in family law or child support proceedings. The Defaulters’ List is intended to further the overarching purpose of family law practice and procedure.
Innovations: Overview
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia is committed to embracing innovation and change, to create a world-leading court system. The following information provides an overview of how it is achieving this, and includes a list of innovations that the Court is currently working on.
How do I apply for parenting orders?
Step by step instructions for how to apply for parenting orders
Lighthouse information sheet for parties - risk screening
Lighthouse is an innovative approach taken by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to screen for risk, with a primary focus on improving outcomes for families.
How the Court considers safety and risk
This page outlines how to notify the Court about family violence and provides information about how allegations of family violence and risk are considered at different stages of the Court process.
Parental conflict and its effect on children
This fact sheet provides information for parents about the ways high levels of parental conflict can affect children, both in families who live together and in families who have separated.

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