Why am I going to see a Family Consultant? - Information for kids aged 5-8
Booklet for 5-8 year old children to answer questions about Family Consultants
The Kids - Video
The purpose of this film is to protect our children and to improve community understanding and access to the family law system.
Practitioner and Litigant Guide to Electronic Hearings
This Guide is for proceedings conducted in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (Courts). The term ‘electronic hearing’ is used throughout this guide to refer to court hearings conducted via electronic means, either videoconferencing or teleconferencing.
Bankruptcy - Application in a proceeding
This form is used to make an application for interlocutory orders once a proceeding has been commenced by a Bankruptcy – Application.
Parenting orders - What you need to know
Link to publication that has been prepared by the Attorney-General's Department. It is a practical resource to assist parents with drafting parenting orders.
Parental conflict and its effect on children
This fact sheet provides information for parents about the ways high levels of parental conflict can affect children, both in families who live together and in families who have separated.
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.
How do I apply to the Court when parenting orders have been contravened (breached) or not complied with?
When a parenting or other child-related order is made, each person affected by the order must comply or follow the order. This includes taking all reasonable steps to comply with the order.
The law on contravention of orders is complicated. If you allege that a person has contravened an order without a reasonable excuse you should seek legal advice.
If you intend to apply to the Court for an order you must attend Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) unless an exemption applies. FDR can help you and the other party work through your disagreement or misunderstandings about the orders. To organise dispute resolution or to find out if you are exempt you should call the Family Relationships Advice Line on 1800 050 321.
Before you apply you must read about applying for a contravention of a parenting or other child-related order at Compliance and enforcement.
Also see the Family Law Practice Direction - National Contravention List which sets out the procedural requirements and steps in contravention proceedings.
Once you have read the information above, you should file the following:
- Application - Contravention
- Affidavit setting out the facts necessary to enable the Court to make the orders sought
- Certificate from a registered family dispute resolution practitioner or Affidavit - non-filing of family dispute resolution certificate.
- copy of orders
How: By email to contraventionlist@fcfcoa.gov.au
Fees: There is no fee to lodge this application.
Service
Once the application is filed, sealed copies will be returned to you and must be served by personal service on the other party. For more information, see How do I serve family law documents?
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.
Compliance with parenting or other child-related orders
This fact sheet provides information for people who allege a parenting or other child-related order has been contravened (breached). It explains some of the options available. When a parenting or other child-related order is made, each person affected by the order must comply with (follow) the order.
