• Visibility of superannuation for property settlement proceedings

    When you are part of a current proceeding seeking financial or property orders in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, you or your legal representative can apply directly to the Court to request your spouse, former spouse or de facto's superannuation information held by the Commissioner of Taxation.

  • Separate smarter: Overview

    This page provides an overview about separating smarter and ways you can resolve your dispute about children and/or finances and property without the need for Court.

  • Acknowledgment of service

    This form is used to acknowledge that documents have been served.

  • General federal law: Mediation

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

  • How do I apply for financial or property orders?

    Information about how to apply for financial or property orders

  • Family law

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) is the nation’s largest court dealing with both family law and general federal law matters. The Court’s rules and procedures are generally less formal, making the Court accessible to the community. The Court’s procedures provide for cases to be completed in a timely and cost efficient manner.

  • Australian subpoenas served in NZ

    This prescribed notice and information sheet must be attached to and served with a Subpoena issued under the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 to be served in New Zealand.

  • Media release: Chief Justice Alstergren AO shines light on family violence at National Family Law Conference, Adelaide

    The Chief Justice (Division 1) and Chief Judge (Division 2) of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, the Hon Will Alstergren AO, together with the Commonwealth Attorney-General the Hon Mark Dreyfus, will deliver the State of the National address at the opening of the 19th National Family Law Conference in Adelaide on Monday 15 August.

  • Children: Overview

    This page provides an overview about arrangements for children after separation and the Court’s jurisdiction to make parenting orders.

  • Application for sealed copy of orders

    If you require a sealed copy of orders from a file that are not available from the Commonwealth Courts Portal and you were a party to the proceedings you should complete the Application for sealed copy of orders. It is important to include the full names of the parties. Most orders made after July 2017 are available to download from the Commonwealth Courts Portal at no cost.
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