• The questions in the Family DOORS Triage risk screen do not reflect my situation or circumstances

    Lighthouse FAQ response

  • Lismore registry closed

    Due to flood damage and the rectification work required to bring the building back to a safe level, the Court’s Lismore registry will remain closed until after the Easter period, with re-opening anticipated to be 19 April 2022 (to be confirmed). The Court has a natural disaster replacement document form and a streamlined process for lawyers and litigants to request and receive replacement copies of files at no charge.

  • How do I apply for parenting orders?

    Frequently asked question response

  • How do I apply for financial or property orders?

    Frequently asked question response

  • Financial or property: Death of a party

    This page explains the Court’s jurisdiction in family law financial or property matters if one of the parties dies.

  • Financial or property: Superannuation

    How does the law treat superannuation? The superannuation splitting law treats superannuation as a different type of property. It lets separating couples value their superannuation and split superannuation payments, although this is not mandatory. Splitting does not convert superannuation into a cash asset – it is still subject to superannuation laws (for example, it is usually retained until retirement ages are reached). 

  • Email filing when you cannot eFile

    Some forms cannot be eFiled on the Commonwealth Courts Portal and must be filed by email or post at the Court registry where the matter is being heard. The filing email address and postal address are available on the location page of the location that your matter is being heard. For the filing email address see the dropdown heading Family law email contacts, then the heading Filing of documents by email.

  • What is Lighthouse?

    Frequently asked question response relating to lighthouse
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