• How do I request access to a law firm's files?

    The Commonwealth Courts Portal provides users with secure web-based access to information about cases that are before the Court. The Portal is a central system that enables registered litigants and legal practitioners to log on using a single user ID and password and access information from multiple jurisdictions. This page provides information about requesting access to a law firms files in the Commonwealth Courts Portal. Select the relevant topic below for more information:

  • Grandparents and others

    Grandparents Grand-parenting is a special relationship. Grandparents can help give their own children and their grandchildren the support they need, especially during and after family separation. Sometimes, grandparents take on a more permanent caring role for their grandchildren. There are some valuable resources available to assist with defining your role as a grandparent carer:

  • Disclosure log

    This page provides information about the Court’s disclosure log, which contains a list of information that has been released in response to an FOI access request.

  • Affidavit - General federal law and migration

    An affidavit is a written statement where the contents are sworn or affirmed to be true. An affidavit should set out facts, not opinion.

  • Divorce: Overview

    This page explains the legal requirements for divorce in Australia and the issues that are not dealt with as part of a Divorce proceeding.

  • Nullity (Invalid marriage)

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

  • Changing parenting arrangements

    This page provides information about how you can change or vary existing parenting arrangements, including applying to the Court.

  • How do I apply for consent orders?

    What are consent orders If both parties have reached agreement about parenting, financial or property matters, you can ask the Court to make orders by consent to make your agreement legally binding. Consent orders can also be used to vary or discharge existing family law orders.  You should read the information about parenting and financial and property orders before you proceed.

  • Family law: Hearing types

    This page explains in general terms the types of court events that are involved in family law matters.
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