• Careers

    Are you interested in undertaking meaningful work in a constantly evolving environment? Are you seeking to be valued for your unique skills? Do you want to be part of a culture where you will be supported, respected and valued? Do you want to play a key role in improving access to justice for the community? At the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) we want to attract the very best.

  • Reconciliation Action Plan - May 2025 to May 2027

    This 2025–2027 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) reflects the Courts’ continuing commitment to supporting access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

  • Family Law Practice Direction: Parenting proceedings

    This Practice Direction sets out the procedure for all family law proceedings seeking parenting orders or any other order under Part VII of the Family Law Act 1975, save and except for surrogacy proceedings, passport proceedings, medical procedure proceedings or child maintenance proceedings.

  • Lighthouse expansion - Update to the profession August 2023

    The Courts continue to see a high uptake in parties completing the risk screen, with 50% of parties completing the risk screen within 48 hours of receiving the invitation to do so. This impressive response rate means that the Courts’ specialised Lighthouse team are able to provide early service information and support after the filing of a party’s Initiating Application or Response.

  • How do I eFile?

    The Commonwealth Courts Portal (the Portal) provides users with secure web-based access to information about their file and access to electronically file (eFile) a range of applications and supporting documents. For Application for Divorce go to How do I apply for a divorce? and see 6. Filing your application.

  • Family law: Mediation services

    Information about mediation and external providers of mediation services

  • Will a party’s answers in the Family DOORS Triage questionnaire be used in evidence?

    Frequently asked question response relating to lighthouse

  • Email filing when you cannot eFile

    Some forms cannot be eFiled on the Commonwealth Courts Portal and must be filed by email or post at the Court registry where the matter is being heard. The filing email address and postal address are available on the location page of the location that your matter is being heard. For the filing email address see the dropdown heading Family law email contacts, then the heading Filing of documents by email.

  • Family Consultant FAQs

    Information about what a family consultant is and the work they do in the Court
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