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    • Before you file - pre-action procedure for parenting cases brochure - Chinese (Simplified) translation

      Chinese (Simplified) translation of 文件送交存档前 —— 养育事务案件的诉前程序
    • Media release: 2023-24 Commonwealth Budget provides support to the Courts to tackle financial-related family violence and child abduction cases

      As part of the 2023-24 Federal Government Budget released last night, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Courts) have been provided funding for two key measures: the national expansion of the highly successful pilot dealing with financial disputes between parents with smaller amounts of assets of under $500,000 (known as the Priority Property Pools under $500,000 or PPP500), and; to employ…
    • Media release: Help sought to locate child, Kealin Francisco, missing from South-East Queensland region

      The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) is seeking public assistance to help locate 8 year-old child, Kealin Paul John Francisco, born 17 December 2016. Kealin has a fair complexion with freckles, and ginger coloured hair which is mid-length top with short back and sides. He has blue coloured eyes and is approximately 120 cm tall with a slim build.
    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and the Court

      This brochure provides information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families about the Court and family law.
    • Guide for parties in the Evatt List

      The Evatt List is a specialist list developed by the Courts where a highly qualified team of Senior Judicial Registrars, Judicial Registrars, Court Child Experts and court staff, in consultation with Judges, are allocated to manage eligible cases that are considered to be high risk, through more intensive case management and resources.
    • 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.
    • REVOKED - Family Law Practice Direction – National COVID-19 List

      This Practice Direction was revoked 3 May 2024.
    • Family Consultant FAQs

      Information about what a family consultant is and the work they do in the Court

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  • Before you file - pre-action procedure for parenting cases brochure - Chinese (Simplified) translation

    Chinese (Simplified) translation of 文件送交存档前 —— 养育事务案件的诉前程序
  • Media release: 2023-24 Commonwealth Budget provides support to the Courts to tackle financial-related family violence and child abduction cases

    As part of the 2023-24 Federal Government Budget released last night, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Courts) have been provided funding for two key measures: the national expansion of the highly successful pilot dealing with financial disputes between parents with smaller amounts of assets of under $500,000 (known as the Priority Property Pools under $500,000 or PPP500), and; to employ…
  • Media release: Help sought to locate child, Kealin Francisco, missing from South-East Queensland region

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) is seeking public assistance to help locate 8 year-old child, Kealin Paul John Francisco, born 17 December 2016. Kealin has a fair complexion with freckles, and ginger coloured hair which is mid-length top with short back and sides. He has blue coloured eyes and is approximately 120 cm tall with a slim build.
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and the Court

    This brochure provides information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families about the Court and family law.
  • Guide for parties in the Evatt List

    The Evatt List is a specialist list developed by the Courts where a highly qualified team of Senior Judicial Registrars, Judicial Registrars, Court Child Experts and court staff, in consultation with Judges, are allocated to manage eligible cases that are considered to be high risk, through more intensive case management and resources.
  • 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.
  • REVOKED - Family Law Practice Direction – National COVID-19 List

    This Practice Direction was revoked 3 May 2024.
  • Family Consultant FAQs

    Information about what a family consultant is and the work they do in the Court

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