• Information about bankruptcy

    This page provides links to resources, information and support services related to bankruptcy.

  • Divorce Service Kit (do it yourself kit)

    This kit provides a guide to serving your divorce application by post or by hand. It includes information and the forms required for service.

  • National Court dog program - FAQ

    This FAQ provides answers to some common questions about the Court Dog working at your Registry and the Court Dog Program.

  • How much do I have to pay?

    Frequently asked question response

  • Subpoena: Information for a person requesting the issue of a subpoena

    This brochure is for people who want the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to issue a subpoena in a family law matter. It provides information about the use of, and compliance with, subpoenas in the Court.

  • Family law: Hearing types

    This page explains in general terms the types of court events that are involved in family law matters.

  • Application for divorce

    The application for divorce (or divorce kit) is an online form using the Commonwealth Courts Portal. This allows you, within the Court’s secure website, to access your court file, the ability to eFile and access court orders 24/7.

  • Originating Application – Human Rights

    This form was previously called Application – Human Rights. This form is used for commencing an application in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia alleging unlawful discrimination under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986: see rule 28.03(1) of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)(General Federal Law) Rules 2025 (the Rules).

  • Lighthouse Project - Update to the Profession April 2022

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia welcomed the announcement of $63.8 million of additional resources (over the four years to 2025-26) to enhance the ability of the Courts to respond to family violence and other risks to vulnerable parties and children. This forms part of the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget and the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children. The funding provides for the national expansion of the Lighthouse Project to address family violence and…
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