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Affidavit - Family law and child support
An affidavit is a written statement where the contents are sworn or affirmed to be true. An affidavit should set out facts, not opinion.
Media release: Therapy Dog Poppy's 'woof of honour' as she is sworn into the Court
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Courts) have today launched the Court Dog Program. Thanks to the support and generosity of the Victorian Bar and the Victorian Bar Foundation, Therapy Dog Poppy, a fully trained court facility dog from Guide Dogs Victoria, will commence full time work with the Courts from the 4th of October by assisting litigants and children who are involved in family law proceedings in the Courts' Melbourne registry.
Is the Family DOORS Triage questionnaire compulsory?
Frequently asked question response relating to lighthouse
REVOKED - FCFCOA Practice Direction – COVID-19 Special Measures
This Practice Direction was revoked 4 November 2022.
Statement from Chief Justice Alstergren on the Review of the operation of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 (Cth)
The Courts are grateful to have received a copy of the Report following the statutory review of the operation of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 (Cth) from the Attorney-General, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP.
FCFCOA Practice Direction: Working with interpreters
This Practice Direction applies to all proceedings commenced on or after 1 December 2025 in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Courts). This Practice Direction also applies to any proceedings commenced prior to this date unless unfair or impractical do to so.
How do I register and manage my law firm on the Portal?
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 administering a law firm in the Commonwealth Courts Portal. Select the relevant topic below for more information:
Media Release: New family law podcast series gives tips on what makes a great family lawyer
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1 and Division 2) (‘the Courts’) announce the launch of ‘Best Practice: Family law t

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