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Prenuptial Agreements

  • UFL Prenup Checklist

    So you’re considering a “prenup” to protect your assets in the event you separate from your partner? Here’s a checklist of things to consider before briefing your lawyer.

Divorce

  • How to apply for a Divorce

    This flowchart shows you how to apply for a Divorce in the Court, whether you are doing so together with your spouse, or on your own. It also includes checklists of key documents you may need to provide to the Court in support of your application, and helpful links to other resources that may assist.

  • Divorce Service Kit

    This kit provides a guide to serving your divorce application by post or by hand. It includes information and the forms required for service.

  • Application for reduction of payment of divorce – general

    Application for reduction of payment of divorce or decree of nullity – General

  • Application for reduction of payment of divorce – Financial

    Application for reduction of payment of divorce or decree of nullity – Financial hardship

Parenting

  • UFL Parenting Coordination

    Parenting coordination is a child-focused dispute resolution process aimed at implementing parenting plans or orders.

  • Family Reports Frequently Asked Questions

    This fact sheet provides information for parties who have had a Family Report ordered by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

  • Parenting orders – obligations, consequences and who can help

    This information is for parents and other people, such as grandparents, who are subject to a parenting order. It includes information, pursuant to section 65DA(2) of the Family Law Act 1975, about the legal obligations created by a parenting order and the consequences that may follow if it is contravened (breached).

  • Pre-Action Procedures for parenting cases

    This brochure provides information for people considering applying to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) for parenting orders.

  • Duty of Disclosure (Parenting & Financial)

    This fact sheet provides information about the duty of disclosure responsibilities of all parties, whether financial or parenting, in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

  • Family Consultant Frequently Asked Questions

    This fact sheet provides information for parties who have been ordered by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to have an assessment prepared by a family consultant.

  • Court-based Family Dispute Resolution

    This fact sheet is for people who have been ordered to attend a Family Dispute Resolution conference in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

  • Court Child Experts Frequently Asked Questions

    This fact sheet provides information for parties who have been ordered by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to have an assessment prepared by a Court Child Expert.

  • 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).

  • 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 or prevent a child they have parental responsibility for from leaving Australia.

  • Child Impact Report Frequently Asked Questions

    This fact sheet provides information for parties who have had a Child Impact Report ordered by the Court.

Property

  • UFL Prenup Checklist

    So you’re considering a “prenup” to protect your assets in the event you separate from your partner? Here’s a checklist of things to consider before briefing your lawyer.

  • Household Expenses Form

    Household Expenses Form.

  • De Facto Relationships

    This fact sheet provides information about de facto relationships and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

  • Pre-Action Procedures for financial cases

    This brochure provides information for people considering applying to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) for financial orders.

  • Duty of Disclosure (Parenting & Financial)

    This fact sheet provides information about the duty of disclosure responsibilities of all parties, whether financial or parenting, in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

  • Family Law and Superannuation

    This fact sheet explains how the law deals with superannuation when couples divide their property after the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship.

Process

  • What to expect at court – Final hearing

    Learn what happens at a final court hearing, including the hearing process, giving evidence, and the role of barristers and witnesses. Understand what to expect on the day, from opening statements to final judgment timelines, costs, and courtroom attire.

  • What to expect at court – First return date – Procedural/Directions hearings

    Discover what to expect at your first return date for court hearings, including procedural matters, directions, and next steps for children’s and financial matters. Learn about online appearances, the role of barristers, interim orders, and costs involved.

  • What to expect at court – Mediation

    Learn what to expect at mediation in family law cases, including the process, preparation steps, and the role of the mediator. Understand how mediation is conducted, whether decisions will be made, and what happens if an agreement is reached. Get tips on attire, support, and costs.

  • What to expect at court compliance and readiness and trial management hearings

    Understand what to expect at Compliance, Readiness, and Trial Management hearings in family law cases. Learn about court procedures, preparation steps, whether you’ll need to speak, and what happens next in both children’s and financial matters. Get tips on attire, support, and costs.

  • What to expect – Family Reports

    Learn what to expect from Family Reports in family law matters, including different types like Short-Form Family Reports and Child Impact Reports. Understand how to prepare for interviews, what to focus on during discussions, and how Family Reports can influence court decisions.

  • Family Law Brochure

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia is the nation’s largest court dealing with both family law and general federal law matters. The Court’s rules and procedures are generally less formal, making the Court accessible to the community. The Court’s procedures provide for cases to be completed in a timely and cost efficient manner.

  • Marriage, Families and Separation (prescribed brochure)

    This brochure provides information for people considering, or affected by separation or divorce.

  • Legal words used in court

    This fact sheet explains some of the legal words used in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

  • Application for reduction of payment of divorce – general

    Application for reduction of payment of divorce or decree of nullity – General

  • Application for reduction of payment of divorce – Financial

    Application for reduction of payment of divorce or decree of nullity – Financial hardship

  • Expert Witness in Family Law

    This fact sheet provides information about the different types of experts that provide evidence in family law matters before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

Other Support

  • Family Support – Beyond the Legal

    In addition to guiding you through the legal issues, if you want us to we will also provide practical and emotional assistance and referrals as needed to take you from overwhelm to order, and share in your triumphs and challenges all free of charge when you become our client.

  • Finding Your Way – Legal Information Session for Couples

    Legal Information Session for Couples.

  • Household Expenses Form

    Household Expenses Form.