• Separation and stress

    It has been acknowledged that separation and divorce are one of the most stressful life events a person can experience. Regardless of the terms in which a relationship ended, there are a number of emotional, practical and legal matters that may need to be addressed, all of which contribute to heightened stress.

  • Registry opening hours - December 2025 - January 2026

    Registry opening hours from 25 December 2025 to 7 January 2026 for all Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia registries and contact information during this time.

  • PPP Financial Summary (form)

    This form is to be used in a Priority Property Pool Case (PPP) once the Court makes a declaration or notation that the case is designated as a PPP case.

  • Legal resources of the new Court: Rules, Practice Directions and forms

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) commenced on 1 September 2021. Below is a brief summary of the new rules of Court that govern practice and procedure in the new Court.

  • Indigenous Family Liaison Officers

    This fact sheet provides information about the role of Indigenous Family Liaison Officers (IFLOs) in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Courts).

  • Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar

    The Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar is appointed to assist the Chief Justice/Chief Judge to administer the Court. The CEO and Principal Registrar’s powers are broad (sections 85 and 251 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021), although the Chief Justice/Chief Judge may give direction (sections 85(3) and 251(3))

  • How can I inspect a court file?

    Frequently asked question response for general federal law matters

  • Family law changes from 6 May 2024

    The Family Law Amendment Act 2023 and Family Law Amendment (Information Sharing) Act 2023 were passed by the Australian Parliament on 19 October 2023. The changes include new laws about how the Courts will make parenting orders in the best interests of a child. Most of the changes to the Family Law Act commenced on 6 May 2024.
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