• Lighthouse overview

    The Court is committed to the protection of vulnerable parties and children in family law proceedings. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) are leading the way in helping families that have experienced family violence and other safety risks to navigate the family law system.

  • Revoked Practice Directions

    Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia Joint Practice Direction: JPD1 of 2020 – Core principles in the Case Management of Family Law Matters

  • How can I check when my matter is next listed for hearing?

    Frequently asked question response for general federal law matters

  • Corporate plans

    List of Corporate plans for the Federal Court of Australia, including the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Federal Circuit Court of Australia and Family Court of Australia

  • How do I apply for divorce?

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has the jurisdiction or power to deal with dissolution of marriage (i.e. divorce) under Part VI of the Family Law Act 1975. Applications for divorce should be eFiled online using the Commonwealth Courts Portal online form. This allows you, within the Court’s secure website, to access your court file, the ability to eFile and access court orders 24/7.

  • General Federal Law Rules changes

    Last updated: 1 September 2025 What changed? Practice and procedure updates Related links What changed? The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (General Federal Law) Rules 2025 (New GFL Rules) have been made by the Court, and commenced on 1 September 2025.

  • General federal law: Appeals

    This page describes what is an appeal and the benefits of legal advice before you begin an appeal.

  • How can I check when my matter is next listed for hearing?

    Frequently asked question response

  • Media release: FCFCOA Judicial Officers appointed to Family Law Council

    The Attorney-General, Mark Dreyfus KC MP, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Justice Jacoba Brasch as Chair of the Family Law Council. Judge Alexandra Harland and the Honourable John Faulks (former Deputy Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia) were also reappointed to the Council, with new appointments including Senior Judicial Registrar Anne-Marie Rice. The Attorney-General acknowledged the outgoing Chair, Deputy Chief Justice Robert McClelland AO.

  • National Appeals Registry

    The Court’s National Appeal Registry has four locations.
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