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This brochure provides information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families about the Court and family law.

This fact sheet is for people who need information about applying to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) for an order that a marriage is a nullity, described in the Family Law Act 1975 as a ‘decree of nullity’.

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These Standards aim to promote good practice in conducting and reporting in full family assessments by social workers and psychologists in family law matters, such as those completed under s62G of the Family Law Act and family reports commissioned privately. Their aim is to provide information to the judiciary, agencies, legal professionals and parties who utilise the services of family assessors to increase the understanding in the broader sector as to what constitutes good practice in family assessments and reporting.

This prescribed notice and information sheet must be attached to and served with a Subpoena issued under the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 to be served in New Zealand.

This information sheet sets out general information on how to apply to the Court for a sequestration order that makes someone a bankrupt. Proceedings to make someone a bankrupt are commenced by filing (or presenting) a Creditor’s Petition in the Federal Court of Australia (FCA) or the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (FCFCOA). It deals only with petitions that rely upon a debtor’s failure to comply with a Bankruptcy Notice as the act of bankruptcy.

Checklist for creditor's petition in bankruptcy proceedings

This information sheet sets out general information on the options available to a debtor who is served with a Creditor's Petition to make them a bankrupt. This includes general information on how to oppose a petition where valid legal grounds exist and asking for more time to pay the debt or get legal or financial advice.

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This information sheet explains how to apply for a substituted service order and provides a brief guide on the affidavit evidence that should accompany such an application.

This information sheet explains the consequences of a sequestration order having been made against a debtor.

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