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Lighthouse expansion - Update to the profession August 2023
The Courts continue to see a high uptake in parties completing the risk screen, with 50% of parties completing the risk screen within 48 hours of receiving the invitation to do so. This impressive response rate means that the Courts’ specialised Lighthouse team are able to provide early service information and support after the filing of a party’s Initiating Application or Response.
Going to court – tips for your court hearing
This fact sheet is for people who are representing themselves in court. It covers some of the things you can do to prepare for your court hearing, as well as what you should and should not do inside the courtroom.
REVOKED - FCFCOA Special Measures Information Notice – COVID-19 Electronic Subpoena Inspection
This Special Measures Information Notice was revoked 19 December 2024. See Family Law Practice Direction: Electronic subpoena inspection
Duty of disclosure
This brochure provides information about the duty of disclosure responsibilities of parties in all cases, whether financial or parenting, in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Recovery orders
This fact sheet explains what a recovery order is and who can apply for a recovery order. It also includes information about what you can do when a child has been taken from Australia without consent, or has not been returned to Australia.
Preparing an affidavit
This fact sheet explains what an affidavit is and when you need to file one in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court). It also gives basic information about what you can and cannot include in an affidavit.
Update to the profession 2: Lighthouse Model Expansion - Risk Screening
This update focuses on Lighthouse risk screening, including Family DOORS Triage, what happens when an eligible proceeding is filed and what happens next.
Update to the Profession: Amendments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 commencing 28 November 2022
On Monday, 28 November 2022 a number of amendments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 will commence.
General federal law: Subpoenas
Subpoenas in General federal law matters

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