• Lighthouse expansion – General fact sheet

    New court process focused on the safety of children and their families by identifying and addressing issues of family violence and other risks.

  • Family law senior judicial registrars, judicial registrars and deputy registrars: the roles explained

    Senior judicial registrars, judicial registrars and deputy registrars each undertake key roles in the operation of the family law jurisdiction of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court). Although each of these roles existed in the former Family Court and Federal Circuit Court, they now play an enhanced role in the case management pathway of the new court.

  • The impact of family violence on children

    This fact sheet provides information about family violence and its harmful effect on children.

  • Children: Relocation, travel and the Hague Convention

    This page explains some of the things you need to consider if you want to relocate or travel with your child (or children) after separation, including information about passports, airport watch lists and the Hague Convention and international parental child abduction.

  • Family violence: Frequently asked questions

    This page answers some of the most frequently asked questions about family violence and the Court.

  • Children: Safety and risk

    This page provides information about safety and risk at Court.

  • Personal safety online

    This page provides information about how users can protect their personal safety while online. This includes information about the Court’s quick exit button facility.

  • Practice and procedure update: Family Law Rules

    Today the Courts are providing an update in relation to amendments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 (Family Law Rules). The Family Law Rules have been amended by the passage of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Amendment (2024 Measures No.1) Rules 2024 which has been approved by a majority of Judges. The amendments take effect from 6 May 2024. The full instrument is available to download above.

  • National rollout of Webex for electronic hearings

    Following the successful expansion of the Webex pilot to NSW and ACT, the Court will progress with a national rollout of Webex for electronic hearings.

  • Guidelines for Independent Children's Lawyers

    These Guidelines have been issued to provide guidance to the Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) on fulfilling their unique role and responsibilities, as the independent lawyer appointed to represent and promote the best interests of a child in family law proceedings.
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