• 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.

  • Administrative Review Tribunal and child support appeals

    This page provides information about the Court’s jurisdiction to hear a child support appeal and how to apply.

  • National Appeals Registry

    The Court’s National Appeal Registry has four locations.

  • Family law: Find a lawyer

    This page provides a list of organisations that may be able to assist with legal advice or finding a lawyer.

  • Family law fees

    The Court does not set the fees payable in the court. Fees are set by Federal Government Regulations - Family Law (Fees) Regulations 2022. The current fees are contained within the gazetted Annual federal courts and tribunals fee increases from 1 July 2025. GST does not apply to court fees.

  • Applications for Review in family law – Frequently Asked Questions

    What types of decisions can be reviewed? You can apply for a review of an order or decision made by a Senior Judicial Registrar or Judicial Registrar in the exercise of a power referred to in the table in clause 2 of Schedule 4 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021. How long do I have to file an Application for Review? You have 21 days from the date the Registrar made the decision to submit an Application for Review.
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