• Family violence: Frequently asked questions

    This page answers some of the most frequently asked questions about family violence and the Court.

  • Divorce: Overview

    This page explains the legal requirements for divorce in Australia and the issues that are not dealt with as part of a Divorce proceeding.

  • Grandparents and others

    Grandparents Grand-parenting is a special relationship. Grandparents can help give their own children and their grandchildren the support they need, especially during and after family separation. Sometimes, grandparents take on a more permanent caring role for their grandchildren. There are some valuable resources available to assist with defining your role as a grandparent carer:

  • Media release: Opening of new Launceston court facilities to better service the local community and the legal profession

    On Monday 3 April 2023, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1 and Division 2) will host an event to officially open new court facilities in Launceston. Guest speakers include the Honourable Mark Dreyfus KC MP, Attorney-General for the Commonwealth of Australia, the Honourable Chief Justice Will Alstergren AO, and Ms Amanda Thompson, President of The Law Society of Tasmania. Members of the local legal sector will also be present.

  • Australian Standards of Practice for Family Assessments and Reporting - February 2015

    These Standards aim to promote good practice in conducting and reporting in full family assessments by social workers and psychologists in family law matters, such as those completed under s62G of the Family Law Act and family reports commissioned privately. Their aim is to provide information to the judiciary, agencies, legal professionals and parties who utilise the services of family assessors to increase the understanding in the broader sector as to what constitutes good practice in family assessments and reporting.

  • Lighthouse - Triage Counsellors

    Lighthouse is an innovative approach taken by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to screen for risk, with a primary focus on improving outcomes for families.

  • 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).

  • Legal words used in family law proceedings

    This fact sheet explains some of the legal words used in family law proceedings in the Court.

  • About the Courts

    This page provides a summary of the Courts, their structure, case management pathways and guiding principles.

  • Financial or property: Overview

    When people separate (whether from a marriage or a de facto relationship), they usually need to sort out how to divide their property and debts.
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