• How do I apply to the Court when parenting orders have been contravened (breached) or not complied with?

    When a parenting order is made, each person affected by the order must comply or follow the order. This includes taking all reasonable steps to comply with the order. 

  • Nullity (Invalid marriage)

    This page explains the difference between divorce and nullity, and when and how you can apply for a declaration of nullity.

  • National Court Dog Program: Supporting Court Users with Trained Facility Dogs

    The Court Dog Program is a trauma-informed initiative designed to support vulnerable litigants and children participating in court proceedings. Professionally trained facility dogs, also known as Court Dogs, work alongside their handlers to provide emotional support and comfort in courtrooms, mediations, waiting areas, and Court Children’s Service (CCS) interviews.

  • Court Children's Service

    This page provides information about Court Children’s Services and the role a Court Child Expert may play in your parenting proceedings.

  • Lighthouse Project - Update to the Profession November 2021

    In the final edition the Lighthouse Project Update for 2021, this edition will focus on the Evatt List and includes a Q & A with Evatt List Senior Judicial Registrars and Judicial Registrars to address the most common questions that the Court has received about the Lighthouse Project.  The Evatt List The Evatt List, as a specialised Court list, has been developed and implemented to assist families that have been identified as being at high risk of family violence and other associated…

  • Lighthouse Project - Update to the Profession September 2021

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia’s (FCFCOA’s) core objective in providing a more expedient, efficient system of justice to clients within the Family Law system continues to align with the Lighthouse Project’s focus on public health and safety.

  • Speech for the Launch of the Lighthouse Expansion

    Speech given by The Hon Chief Justice William Alstergren AO at the launch of the Lighthouse Expansion on 5 December 2022 in Sydney.

  • Family law forms

    Most frequently used Affidavit Affidavit of service

  • Bankruptcy Information Sheet 5: Substituted Service Applications

    This information sheet explains how to apply for a substituted service order and provides a brief guide on the affidavit evidence that should accompany such an application.
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