• Children and international travel after family separation

    This fact sheet provides information for people who want to: apply for an Australian passport for a child, but one of the signatories can not or will not sign the application form; prevent a child they have parental responsibility for from leaving Australia.

  • Children: Overview

    This page provides an overview about arrangements for children after separation and the Court’s jurisdiction to make parenting orders.

  • Separation and stress

    It has been acknowledged that separation and divorce are one of the most stressful life events a person can experience. Regardless of the terms in which a relationship ended, there are a number of emotional, practical and legal matters that may need to be addressed, all of which contribute to heightened stress.

  • Missing children

    This page provides information about, and photographs of, children and others who are involved in family law proceedings and are subject to publication orders that have been made by the Court. This may include missing children and a parent or guardian. This page also provides information about publication orders made by the Court which may lift restrictions on publishing specific details of a family law proceeding

  • Court Children's Service

    This page provides information about Court Children’s Services and the role a Court Child Expert may play in your parenting proceedings.

  • Separate smarter: Overview

    This page provides an overview about separating smarter and ways you can resolve your dispute about children and/or finances and property without the need for Court.

  • Independent Children’s Lawyer

    This page explains the role of the Independent Children’s lawyer in parenting proceedings.

  • The impact of family violence on children

    This fact sheet provides information about family violence and its harmful effect on children.

  • Family violence and children

    This page outlines the impact of family violence on children and provides information about child protection orders  

  • Children: Safety and risk

    This page provides information about safety and risk at Court.
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