As of 1 September 2021, the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia merged to form one Court known as the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). A number of changes were introduced with this merger, including the...
Settling your family law matter in the court system can be stressful, expensive, and most likely, a lengthy process. Understanding the timeline of court directions and procedure will help you prepare for the process. This article provides the most important tips to...
On 1 September 2021, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) commenced operation. A number of changes were introduced with the commencement of the integrated Court including a new case management pathway and a reform of the pre-action procedures....
The Family Court of Australia was one of the first courts to recognise self-represented litigants as a permanent and significant client group. Research indicates that 20 to 30 per cent of Family Court cases involve a party who is self-represented at some point. It is...
Separated couples unable to resolve matters regarding parenting and finances through mutual agreement can apply for interim orders in the Federal Circuit Court (or Family Court for some more serious and complex cases). Interim parenting orders are “temporary orders”...
On 1 September 2021 the two Courts known as the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia will be amalgamated to form one single Court. The new Court will be known as the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) and will be...
