• Practice and procedure update: Urgent family law applications

    Update regarding urgent Initiating Application cannot be eFiled through the Commonwealth Courts Portal currently without all of the documents set out in paragraph 2.5 of the Family Law Practice Direction: Parenting Proceedings and paragraph 2.6 of the Family Law Practice Direction: Financial Proceedings being filed.

  • Guidelines for exemption of court fees (Family Law)

    Information about the eligibility requirements to be exempt from paying court fees.

  • Live chat

    For family law enquiries in Western Australia, contact the Family Court of Western Australia. From 8.45 am (AEST), Monday-Friday. Closed on Australian National public holidays. So that we can help you efficiently, it is important to note:

  • Bankruptcy - Application in a proceeding

    This form is used to make an application for interlocutory orders once a proceeding has been commenced by a Bankruptcy – Application.

  • How does Lighthouse work?

    Frequently asked question response relating to lighthouse

  • Perth - Family Court of Western Australia

    Family Law matters in WA are dealt with by the Family Court of Western Australia. Refer to the Family Court of Western Australia's website for information and contact details: www.familycourt.wa.gov.au

  • Perth

    Family law matters in WA are dealt with by the Family Court of Western Australia. Refer to the Family Court of Western Australia's website for information and contact details: www.familycourt.wa.gov.au

  • Judicial workplace conduct policy

    Policy for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia judiciary on workplace conduct

  • Appendix 6 - Committees

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

  • Bankruptcy - Notice stating grounds of opposition to an Application or Application in a proceeding

    This form is used by a person who wishes to oppose the orders sought in a Bankruptcy – Application or Bankruptcy – Application in a Proceeding. You must file an Affidavit in support of the grounds of opposition with this form.
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