• Affidavit of Debt

    This is an affidavit modified for use pursuant to Rule 4.06(4) of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (Bankruptcy) Rules 2021 – An affidavit deposing that the debt is still owing.

  • Media release: The FCC welcomes the appointment of Ms Allyson Ladhams to the Perth registry

    The Federal Circuit Court of Australia welcomes the Government’s appointment of Ms Allyson Ladhams, who will be based in the Perth registry, commencing 23 August 2021.

  • Notice of Intervention by Person Entitled to Intervene

    This form is used if you are entitled to intervene. An affidavit must be filed with this form. If you need permission to intervene you must file an Application in a Proceeding (see Rule 3.04)

  • Practice and procedure update: Defaulters’ List to be piloted in Sydney

    The Chief Justice has issued Family Law Practice Direction – Defaulters’ List. The purpose of the Defaulters’ List is to ensure compliance with the rules of court, and any case management orders and directions made by a Registrar in family law or child support proceedings. The Defaulters’ List is intended to further the overarching purpose of family law practice and procedure.

  • Title change – Panel Family Consultants

    This update is to inform the public and profession of a change to the title of private practitioners who prepare 62G family reports, pursuant to an appointment under the Family Law Regulations.

  • Advisory Group on International Collaboration in Family Law - Terms of Reference

    Background 2019 marks 15 years judicial cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region with the following courts: Indonesia (since 2004) – engagement with Supreme Court of Indonesia and the Religious Courts (the family courts for Muslim citizens) and the General Courts (for non-Muslims). The relationship with the Supreme Court of Indonesia is underpinned with an MOU on judicial collaboration. Fiji since 2005– engagement with the Fiji Family Court since its establishment The FCoA have on-going…

  • What has changed with the new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia?

    1 September 2021 marks the commencement of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court). The Court has produced three informative videos that are available on the new website that explain the changes to the Court, what to expect when coming to court, and a video aimed at people who are considering to engage in, or are involved in, family law proceedings in the Court. The videos are available from the following links:

  • Lighthouse Latest News

    New court reform focused on the safety of children and their families by identifying and addressing issues of family violence and other risks. The expansion of the Lighthouse model and risk screening from 3 current locations to 15 locations strengthens the Courts’ ability to identify risks early, and respond to those risks. The expansion will benefit many more families, not only because of the expanded number of locations, but it will also include parties filing ‘parenting only’, and ‘parenting…

  • National webinars for the profession on the expansion of the Lighthouse model

    Webinars are scheduled for 22 and 24 November that are designed to inform the family law profession about the how the expanded Lighthouse model and associated case management processes will work.

  • Family Violence Plan

    The Family Violence Plan (the Plan) reflects the ongoing commitment by both Courts to the early identification and management of matters where violence or the risk of violence is alleged, and to keeping all court users safe. It is an overarching document setting out important actions to be undertaken by the Courts to ensure best practice in all areas of administration, operation and application of the law. It covers areas as diverse as building layout, security screening, risk assessment, safety planning for individual litigants as well as education and training of staff and the judiciary.…
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