• Family Law Practice Direction: National Contravention List

    This Practice Direction establishes a National Contravention List which applies to any Application – Contravention filed either pursuant to Part VII Division 13A or Part XIIIA of the Family Law Act 1975 in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia from 1 September 2021.

  • Family Law: Costs

    This page explains party and party costs, how to dispute an itemised account for party and party costs, and the steps involved in disputing a costs account

  • Fair work: I want to apply

    This page provides details about how to apply to the Court in the Fair Work jurisdiction.

  • Financial or property: We have agreed

    This page explains how you can formalise your financial agreement without going to court.

  • National Court dog program - FAQ

    This FAQ provides answers to some common questions about the Court Dog working at your Registry and the Court Dog Program.

  • Chapter 12 Costs Notice

    Use this brochure for information about legal costs to which Chapter 12 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 (Family Law Rules 2021) applies.

  • Third party debt notices

    A person owed money by another person under an order of a court or child support liability can enforce payment of the debt in the Court. One of the methods of enforcement is a Third Party Debt Notice. Under this Notice, the Court directs a third party to pay money that the third party owes to the respondent to the payee instead of the respondent. This brochure must be served on the third party named in a Third Party Debt Notice at the same time as the Notice.

  • Media release: One of Australia’s leading family violence experts appointed to the FCFCOA as Director - Family Violence and Indigenous Programs

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2) (the Courts) enthusiastically welcome Ms Hayley Foster to continue the Courts’ progressive work in risk identification and providing better support to separating families who have been impacted by family violence.

  • Independent Children’s Lawyer

    This page explains the role of the Independent Children’s lawyer in parenting proceedings.

  • Separate smarter: Overview

    This page provides an overview about separating smarter and ways you can resolve your dispute about children and/or finances and property without the need for Court.
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