• Media release: New Brisbane court dog helps reduce stress during court proceedings

    13 October 2025 The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2) (‘the Courts’) are thrilled to welcome Court Dog ‘Leo’, a new facility dog, to the Brisbane registry, as part of the Courts’ National Court Dog Program. An official ‘swearing-in’ ceremony will be held on Monday 13 October 2025 at the Brisbane registry.

  • Response to Divorce

    This form is used by the Respondent to a divorce who does not agree with information provided in an Application for Divorce

  • Response to initiating application (do it yourself kit)

    Step-by-step kit to respond to a family law initiating application.

  • Support people in Court Children’s Service adult assessments

    Participating in a Court Children’s Service (CCS) assessment, for example for a Child Impact Report or a Family Report, can be stressful. Having support on the day can help.

  • Originating Application – Human Rights

    This form was previously called Application – Human Rights. This form is used for commencing an application in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia alleging unlawful discrimination under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986: see rule 28.03(1) of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)(General Federal Law) Rules 2025 (the Rules).

  • Application in a proceeding

    This form is used if a party to current proceedings wishes to seek further interlocutory or procedural orders. An Affidavit must be filed at the same time stating the facts relied on in support of the orders sought in the Application in a Proceeding.

  • Lighthouse expansion - Update to the profession June 2023

    The expansion of Lighthouse supports the Courts’ priorities to shine a light on the scourge of family violence, to improve the outcome of matters involving family violence and other risks, and to keep children and vulnerable parties safe. It has been six months since the commencement of Lighthouse and the Evatt List nationally and the Courts acknowledge the positive response from the profession and parties in supporting the Courts’ aim to provide better-informed and safe outcomes for families…

  • Perth

    Family law matters in WA are dealt with by the Family Court of Western Australia. Refer to the Family Court of Western Australia's website for information and contact details: www.familycourt.wa.gov.au

  • Do the questions relate to the past situation and/or circumstances or the present?

    The Family DOORS Triage risk screen questionnaire is designed to be answered from your perspective and the Court encourages you to answer the questions as best you can in relation to your current situation and circumstances. Where the question does not specifically apply/relate to you, please consider it in the context of your situation. 
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