• 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.

  • Changing parenting arrangements

    This page provides information about how you can change or vary existing parenting arrangements, including applying to the Court.

  • Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS)

    Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) provide support and legal help if you are affected by domestic and family violence and have a family law issue. Duty lawyers and support workers available in person Monday to Friday at the following FCFCOA locations:

  • Information about bankruptcy

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

  • Legal costs in family law matters

    This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about legal costs in family law matters in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court).

  • 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

  • Family law: Hearing types

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

  • Legal words used in family law proceedings

    This fact sheet explains some of the legal words used in family law proceedings in the Court.
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