• Family Law Practice Direction: Divorce proceedings

    This Practice Direction applies to all family law proceedings seeking a divorce order; the extension or reduction of the period at the expiration of which the divorce order will take effect pursuant to section 55 of the Family Law Act 1975; and an application for rescission of a divorce order pursuant to sections 57 and 58 of the Family Law Act.

  • How do I apply for parenting orders?

    Step by step instructions for how to apply for parenting orders

  • Financial Questionnaire

    Unless you are required to file an affidavit, this form is filed at the same time as an Initiating Application (Family Law) or Response to Initiating Application (Family Law) seeking financial or property orders.

  • Family Reports FAQs

    This fact sheet provides information for parties who have had a Family Report ordered by the Court.

  • Lighthouse - Triage Counsellors

    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.

  • Children: Compliance and enforcement

    This page provides information about compliance with parenting orders and options for contravention and enforcement applications.

  • Enforcement hearings (prescribed brochure)

    This brochure answers frequently asked questions about enforcement hearings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court). An enforcement hearing allows a person who is owed money (the payee) to get information about the financial situation of the person who owes the money (the payer).

  • Separated but living under one roof

    This fact sheet is for spouses (applying for a divorce) who lived in the same home during part or all of the required 12 month separation period. It explains what you need to do and the documents you need to file with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court).
flag
flag

The Courts acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders, past, present and emerging.