eLibrary.
Family Law Pathways Networks, existing across all regions and territories of Australia, are often governed by law specific to their area. However, much of the work professionals undertake in the broader family law sector is informed by legislation, research and guidance from several national agencies.
Our eLibrary provides Family Law Pathways Network members nationally with National resources to inform best practice and knowledge in all areas of family law.
If members have any suggestions of useful information to be included on this page, please contact website moderators at taspathwaysofficer@reltas.com.au.
Judgements: https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/judgments
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Video Resources:
- You Can Separate Smarter Video
- What to Expect When Attending a Court Hearing Video
- A New Court Structure Video
- Why Am I Seeing a Family Consultant? (5-8 years)
- Why Am I Seeing a Family Consultant (9-12 years)
Fact and Information Sheets:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families and the Court (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- Applying to the court for orders – family law fact sheet (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- Child Impact Report FAQs fact sheet (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- Compliance with parenting orders fact sheet (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- Compulsory Family Dispute Resolution – court procedures and requirements brochure (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- Court-based Family Dispute Resolution | Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- Court Child Experts FAQs fact sheet (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- Expert witnesses in family law fact sheet (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- Compulsory Family Dispute Resolution – court procedures and requirements brochure (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- Family consultant FAQs fact sheet (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- Information sheet for Practitioners – Family DOORS Triage risk screening and case management – Lighthouse Project (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- Information sheet for parties – Family DOORS Triage risk screening and case management – Lighthouse Project (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- Family Reports FAQs fact sheet (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- Family Violence Information Sheet (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- Going to court – tips for your Court hearing fact sheet (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- Marriage, families and separation brochure (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- Parenting orders – obligations, consequences and who can help fact sheet (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- Recovery-orders-0921V1.pdf (fcfcoa.gov.au)
- The impact of family violence on children fact sheet (fcfcoa.gov.au)
Information for all families – whether together or separated – about family relationship issues. Find out about a range of services to assist families manage relationship issues, including helping families agree on arrangements for children after parents separate.
- Family Law Act 1975
- Family Law Regulations 1984
- Children & Family Law
- Family Dispute Resolution
- Family Law System
- Family Relationship Centres
- Family Violence
- International Family Law & Children
- Superannuation Splitting Laws
- Supporting Women to Recover Financially After Separation
- Family Law for the Future: An Inquiry into the Family Law System (2019)
- Children and Young People in Separated Families: Family Law System Experiences and Needs
Legal Aid
Each State and Territory has a Legal Aid, funded by the Australian Government to provide free and subsidised legal assistance. The national website provides important information about this service, and information on how to contact your local legal aid commission.
Women’s Legal Service Australia Tasmania
Women’s Legal Services Australia is a national network of community legal centres specialising in women’s legal issues, as part of the National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC). Women’s Legal Service Australia provides assistance to women accessing justice, particularly matters regarding family law and family violence, via the provision of advice, information, casework and legal education in legal centres throughout its network in Australia.
Family Violence Law Help
This website has been created by National Legal Aid for people affected by domestic and family violence to provide information and assistance and pathways to services.
1800 Respect
Information, Support Service and Referral to Services for women experiencing family violence, via online and telephone counselling and support.
MensLine Australia
Information, Support and Referral Pathways for men, including online, video and telephone counselling and support.