• Bond

    This form of Bond has been prepared by the Court as a precedent for use when a court has ordered a person to enter into a Bond (also known as a recognizance) as a consequence of a contravention of a court order.

  • Initiating Application Kit (do it yourself kit)

    This form is used to start a family law application seeking final orders. Interlocutory orders can only be sought in this form if you are seeking final orders as well.

  • Personal safety online

    This page provides information about how users can protect their personal safety while online. This includes information about the Court’s quick exit button facility.

  • Contact us

    For family law enquiries in Western Australia, contact the Family Court of Western Australia. Although court staff can assist with a range of matters, they cannot give you legal advice. Contact us through one of these methods:

  • Application for reduction of payment of divorce or decree of nullity – general

    Form to apply for reduction of payment of divorce or decree of nullity fees - general

  • Application for reduction of payment of divorce or decree of nullity – financial hardship

    Form to apply for reduction of payment of divorce or decree of nullity due to financial hardship

  • Careers

    Are you interested in undertaking meaningful work in a constantly evolving environment? Are you seeking to be valued for your unique skills? Do you want to be part of a culture where you will be supported, respected and valued? Do you want to play a key role in improving access to justice for the community? At the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) we want to attract the very best.

  • Financial or property: Spousal maintenance

    What are spousal and de facto maintenance? Spousal maintenance Spousal maintenance is financial support paid by a party to a marriage to their husband or wife (or former husband or wife) in circumstances where they are unable to adequately support themselves. De facto maintenance De facto maintenance is financial support paid by a party to a de facto relationship that has broken down to their former de facto partner in circumstances where they are unable to adequately support themselves.

  • Media release: Judge Kate Cuthbertson appointed to Supreme Court of Tasmania

    The Attorney-General of Tasmania, The Honourable Guy Barnett, has announced the appointment of her Honour Judge Kate Cuthbertson SC as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.

  • 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…
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