Response to an Application in a Proceeding
This form is used to respond to an Application in a Proceeding if you oppose the orders sought or you are asking the Court to make other orders.
Subpoena: Information for named person or other person (served with a subpoena or a copy of a subpoena) (prescribed brochure)
This brochure is for people who have been served with: A subpoena, and who are required to comply with the subpoena (named person), or; A copy of a subpoena as a party or interested person, and who may want to object to the inspecting or copying of a document/s to be produced in compliance with the subpoena. It provides information about the use of, and compliance with, subpoenas in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court).
Enforcement hearings (prescribed brochure)
This brochure answers frequently asked questions about enforcement hearings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court). An enforcement hearing allows a person who is owed money (the payee) to get information about the financial situation of the person who owes the money (the payer).
Guidelines for Independent Children's Lawyers
These Guidelines have been issued to provide guidance to the Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) on fulfilling their unique role and responsibilities, as the independent lawyer appointed to represent and promote the best interests of a child in family law proceedings.
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This Special Measures Information Notice was revoked 19 December 2024.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
REVOKED - FCFCOA Information Notice: Subpoenas and the Department of Fairness Families and Housing Victoria
This Information Notice was revoked 3 May 2024.
FCFCOA Information Notice: Court Record
This information notice establishes the manner in which files in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia may be constituted.
REVOKED - FCFCOA Practice Direction – COVID-19 Special Measures
This Practice Direction was revoked 4 November 2022.
FCFCOA Practice Direction – Revocation of Practice Directions and Information Notices
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has developed new rules of court for all proceedings in the Court with effect from 1 September 2021. Various new Practice Directions and Information Notices have been issued to accompany the new rules. This Practice Direction formally revokes a number of outdated or superseded Practice Directions and Information Notices issued by the Family Court of Australia or Federal Circuit Court of Australia prior to the commencement of the operation of the Court on 1 September 2021.
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 2026.
GST does not apply to court fees.
| Filing Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application for divorce | $1,170 |
| Application for divorce – reduced fee^ | $390 |
| Application for consent orders | $215 |
| Application as to validity of Marriage, Divorce, Annulment | $1,660 |
| Application for decree as to nullity | $1,660 |
| Application for decree as to nullity - reduced fee^ | $550 |
| Initiating Application (Parenting OR Financial, Final only) | $455 |
| Initiating Application (Parenting OR Financial, Final AND Interim) | $610* |
| Initiating Application (Parenting AND Financial, Final only) | $740 |
| Initiating Application (Parenting AND Financial, Final AND Interim) | $895* |
| Response to initiating application (Final) | $455 |
| Notice of appeal or an application for leave to appeal | $1,775 |
| Interim order application/Application in a proceeding (Parenting AND/OR Financial) | $155 |
| Issue subpoena | $70 |
| Application under the Trans Tasman Proceedings Act 2010 | $155 |
| Filing an application to register a New Zealand judgment | $140 |
| Court Event Fees | |
|---|---|
| Setting down for hearing fee (defended matter) (This fee is not refundable) | $820 (Div2) $1,115 (Div1) |
| Daily hearing fee (for each hearing day, excluding the first hearing day) | $820 (Div2) $1,115 (Div1) |
| Conciliation conference | $510 (both) |
* Initiating applications that seek interim AND final orders also attract the interim order fee. Example:
- Initiating Application (Parenting AND Financial) $740 + Interim order application $155 = Total filing fee $895
- Initiating Application (Parenting OR Financial, Final) $455 + Interim order application $155 = Total filing fee $610
If you hold certain Government concession cards or you can demonstrate financial hardship, you may be eligible for:
^ a reduced fee for an application for divorce (both parties must be eligible if filing a joint application) or decree of nullity.
See the Guidelines for reduced fee - divorce and decree of nullity application
For all other applications you may be eligible for an exemption of fees.
See the Guidelines for exemption of court fees
Filing fees can be paid online when eFiling using the Commonwealth Courts Portal www.comcourts.gov.au
Court event fees can also be paid online (once you have received a statement with your PID number) via eservices.comcourts.gov.au
Payment for filing and court event fees can be made in registries via:
- eftpos
- debit card
- credit card
or by mail using:
- Visa and Mastercard credit/debit card
NOTE: If you DO NOT have a credit/debit card you can buy a pre-paid debit card from various retail outlets for a nominal fee.
Credit card payment form
You may need this form when making a payment.
This form must be included with any mailed application or request. Please do not fax this form unless you have been directly requested to do so by the Court.
The Credit card payment form is available on the forms page.
These fees apply from 1 July 2026 and are set by Federal Government regulations Family Law (Fees) Regulations 2022.
