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    • Legal resources of the new Court: Rules, Practice Directions and forms

      The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) commenced on 1 September 2021. Below is a brief summary of the new rules of Court that govern practice and procedure in the new Court.
    • How do I eFile additional documents for my divorce?

      Frequently asked question response
    • I am a practitioner/from an external support agency, how can I best support my client?

      Frequently asked question response relating to lighthouse for lawyers
    • Form 6 – Application for Arbitration

      This form is for parties to seek an order referring the matter to arbitration
    • 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.
    • 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).
    • Lighthouse Project - Update to the Profession October 2021

      This edition of the Lighthouse Project Update focuses on the Lighthouse Project Triage process and includes a Q & A section from Family Counsellors involved with the Project.
    • Lighthouse Project - Update to the Profession July 2021

      With the Pilot now well underway, the Court calls upon the profession to familiarise themselves with this important project and to communicate the process and benefits with their clients.
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      Grandparents Grand-parenting is a special relationship. Grandparents can help give their own children and their grandchildren the support they need, especially during and after family separation. Sometimes, grandparents take on a more permanent caring role for their grandchildren. There are some valuable resources available to assist with defining your role as a grandparent carer:
    • Will my case be affected if one party does not complete the Family DOORS Triage questionnaire?

      Frequently asked question response relating to lighthouse for lawyers

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  • Legal resources of the new Court: Rules, Practice Directions and forms

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) commenced on 1 September 2021. Below is a brief summary of the new rules of Court that govern practice and procedure in the new Court.
  • How do I eFile additional documents for my divorce?

    Frequently asked question response
  • I am a practitioner/from an external support agency, how can I best support my client?

    Frequently asked question response relating to lighthouse for lawyers
  • Form 6 – Application for Arbitration

    This form is for parties to seek an order referring the matter to arbitration
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • Lighthouse Project - Update to the Profession October 2021

    This edition of the Lighthouse Project Update focuses on the Lighthouse Project Triage process and includes a Q & A section from Family Counsellors involved with the Project.
  • Lighthouse Project - Update to the Profession July 2021

    With the Pilot now well underway, the Court calls upon the profession to familiarise themselves with this important project and to communicate the process and benefits with their clients.
  • Grandparents and others

    Grandparents Grand-parenting is a special relationship. Grandparents can help give their own children and their grandchildren the support they need, especially during and after family separation. Sometimes, grandparents take on a more permanent caring role for their grandchildren. There are some valuable resources available to assist with defining your role as a grandparent carer:
  • Will my case be affected if one party does not complete the Family DOORS Triage questionnaire?

    Frequently asked question response relating to lighthouse for lawyers

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