• 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 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.

  • 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.

  • Family law senior judicial registrars, judicial registrars and deputy registrars: the roles explained

    Senior judicial registrars, judicial registrars and deputy registrars each undertake key roles in the operation of the family law jurisdiction of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court). Although each of these roles existed in the former Family Court and Federal Circuit Court, they now play an enhanced role in the case management pathway of the new court.

  • Media Release: New family law podcast series gives tips on what makes a great family lawyer

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1 and Division 2) (‘the Courts’) announce the launch of ‘Best Practice: Family law t

  • 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.

  • Practice and procedure update: New family law Practice Direction released

    A new family law Practice Direction has been issued by the Chief Justice that applies to electronic subpoena inspection in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2).

  • Practice and procedure update: Family law Practice Directions

    As a result of the Family Law Amendment Act 2024 (Cth) changes commencing on 10 June 2025, and consequential changes to the Family Law Rules, there will be minor amendments to several family law Practice Directions. The new Practice Directions will be published on 10 June 2025.

  • Practice and procedure update: Defaulters’ List to be piloted in Sydney

    The Chief Justice has issued Family Law Practice Direction – Defaulters’ List. The purpose of the Defaulters’ List is to ensure compliance with the rules of court, and any case management orders and directions made by a Registrar in family law or child support proceedings. The Defaulters’ List is intended to further the overarching purpose of family law practice and procedure.
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