• Superannuation Information Kit

    This form is used by an eligible person to request information from a superannuation fund when superannuation orders are sought in financial or property proceedings

  • Bankruptcy Information Sheet 6: Consequences of a Sequestration Order

    This information sheet explains the consequences of a sequestration order having been made against a debtor.

  • Webex electronic hearing pilot

    Expansion to NSW and the ACT From Monday 11 November 2024, the New South Wales (NSW) registries (including Albury and Lismore) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will join an expanded Webex pilot. This follows a successful initial pilot with judges and registrars conducted nationally earlier this year. During the pilot, the following electronic court events (in NSW and the ACT) will be conducted using the Webex platform:

  • Media release: Enhanced use of technology to improve access to justice for people living regional Tasmania

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia is working closely with Tasmania Legal Aid (TLA) and the Law Society of Tasmania (LST) to undertake a pilot project in Tasmania to provide access to court proceedings via electronic means to parties from remote and regional areas in Tasmania.

  • Practice and procedure update: Family law form amendments

    The Chief Justice has approved updates to four family law forms; Notice of Address for Service, Notice of Ceasing to Act, Subpoena – family law and Proposed Consent orders template

  • Admiralty: I have been served

    This page provides information about what to do if you have been served with an application under the Admiralty Act 1988 and wish to file a response.

  • Media release: Indigenous families in the Lismore region have greatly benefited from specialised services helping families navigate the family law system

    In March last year, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Courts) launched a Specialist Indigenous List (SIL) operating from the Lismore registry in NSW. The SIL was designed to better meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parties and children, and to adopt an appropriate degree of informality in relevant family law proceedings.

  • Lighthouse overview

    The Court is committed to the protection of vulnerable parties and children in family law proceedings. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) are leading the way in helping families that have experienced family violence and other safety risks to navigate the family law system.

  • Application in an appeal

    This form is filed together with the Notice of Appeal when: Seeking leave to file out of time; Urgency – a cover letter must also be filed setting out the circumstances of the urgency; Adduce further evidence; Costs if not sought immediately after the appeal. An Affidavit stating the facts relied upon in this application must also be filed.

  • Previous Family Court Annual Reports

    These reports contain corporate information about the Family Court of Australia. Included in these reports are an introduction and overview of the Court, reviews of the Court's activities, and a report on Court performance. They are for reference only and are only provided in PDF, if this is not accessible to you, please contact the webmaster.
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