• Lighthouse update: Two years of Lighthouse

    Lighthouse update from the Chief Justice - two years since the implementation of Lighthouse

  • Affidavit for eFiling application (Divorce)

    The Affidavit for eFiling (Divorce) forms part of the Application for Divorce and must be signed by the applicant or applicants for a divorce to proceed

  • How do I apply for divorce?

    Frequently asked question response

  • Divorce hearing

    This page explains how and when you might need to attend a divorce hearing.

  • Deputy Chief Justice

    The Deputy Chief Justice assists the Chief Justice in the judicial administration of the Federal Circuit and Family Court. Particular responsibilities include case management, complaints about judges, the collection and strategic assessment of statistics, pastoral care and oversight of the Court’s committees. In the absence of the Chief Justice, the Deputy Chief Justice performs and exercises the powers of the Chief Justice (s 24).

  • Family law (property) changes from 10 June 2025

    Last updated: 10 June 2025 What is changing? When do the changes start? Practice and procedure updates Related links The Family Law Amendment Act 2024 was passed by the Australian Parliament on 10 December 2024.

  • I am a legal practitioner whose client has been invited to risk screen

    It is important your client completes the risk screen themself. You should not complete the risk screen for your client. However, you may offer assistance to complete the risk screen.  Please be mindful that your level of assistance to your client, in respect to completing the risk screen, is limited to helping them to understand the questions being asked only. 

  • Family Law: Subpoenas

    The page outlines the process of applying for a subpoena, conduct money and witness fees and the production of documents process.
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