• Applications in a bankruptcy

    This page explains some of the common applications in a bankruptcy and how to apply.

  • Update to the profession 4: Lighthouse model and Evatt List expansion to commence next week

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Courts) are delighted to provide this last update with the commencement of the expansion of the Lighthouse model and the Evatt List from this Monday 28 November 2022.

  • Practice and procedure update: Family law Practice Directions

    As a result of the Family Law Amendment Act 2024 (Cth) changes commencing on 10 June 2025, and consequential changes to the Family Law Rules, there will be minor amendments to several family law Practice Directions. The new Practice Directions will be published on 10 June 2025.

  • Bankruptcy Information Sheet 4: Setting aside a Bankruptcy Notice

    About this information sheet This Information Sheet sets out general information on how to apply to the Court to set aside and/or extend time for compliance with a Bankruptcy Notice. A Bankruptcy Notice is an important document. Failure to comply with the notice or to apply to the court to set it aside will entitle a creditor to present a Creditor's Petition for an order that the debtor be made a bankrupt.

  • Update to the profession: Operational matters in the family law jurisdiction following 1 September 2021 reforms

    An update to the profession from the CEO and Principal Registrar of the FCFCOA on operational matters in the family law jurisdiction following 1 September 2021 reforms

  • Update to the profession: Applications for Review

    This update provides important information about Applications for Review filed after 24 November 2023 in family law.

  • Family Law: Subpoenas

    The page outlines the process of applying for a subpoena, conduct money and witness fees and the production of documents process.

  • Lighthouse: Update to the profession November 2023

    Lighthouse and the associated bespoke case management for high risk matters focuses on the safety of children and their families by identifying and addressing issues of family violence and other risks.

  • Family Violence Plan

    The Family Violence Plan (the Plan) reflects the ongoing commitment by both Courts to the early identification and management of matters where violence or the risk of violence is alleged, and to keeping all court users safe. It is an overarching document setting out important actions to be undertaken by the Courts to ensure best practice in all areas of administration, operation and application of the law. It covers areas as diverse as building layout, security screening, risk assessment, safety planning for individual litigants as well as education and training of staff and the judiciary.…
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