Families and Marriage Publications
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Litigation Guardians in Family Law Proceedings
This fact sheet outlines the appointment process and provides information for individuals considering becoming a litigation guardian.
The Family Law Council Annual Report 2021-2022
Annual Report of the Family Law Council for the period of 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022
Family Law Council Terms of Reference
The Family Law Council’s Terms of Reference outline the priority considerations for the council’s work agenda.
Establishment of a Children and Young People's Advisory Board
The Family Law Council provided the Attorney-General with a letter of advice on the establishment of a Children and Young People's Advisory Board.
Court Facilities in Regional and Rural Areas
The Family Law Council provided the Attorney-General with a letter of advice on the availability of adequate court facilities for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia's regional and rural circuits.
Family Law Council Meeting Minutes: 9–10 February 2022
Minutes from the Family Law Council's meeting held on 9-10 February 2022 in Canberra.
National Strategic Framework for Information Sharing between the Family Law and Family Violence and Child Protection Systems
The National Strategic Framework for Information Sharing between the Family Law and Family Violence and Child Protection Systems (National Framework) was endorsed by Attorneys-General on 12 November 2021.
New family dispute resolution services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families – Discussion Paper
A discussion paper to support the consultation process on culturally safe and appropriate family dispute resolution for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Ongoing Professional development – Survey results
This page contains the results of the recently survey of marriage celebrants and interested stakeholders about Ongoing Professional Development for marriage celebrants into the future.
Separating with debt: a guide to your legal options
This guide provides practical information and options to assist separating couples to proactively manage debts in the context of a relationship breakdown.
Attorney-General’s Department and Marriage Celebrant Associations/Networks Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the Attorney-General's Department and Marriage Celebrant Associations/Networks Meetings.
Guidelines on the Marriage Act 1961 for authorised celebrants
The purpose of the guidelines is to assist authorised celebrants understand the requirements for solemnising marriage under the Marriage Act.
Submissions received – A New Decision-Making Framework for Property Matters in Family Law
Public submissions to the consultation paper on a new decision-making framework for family law property matters.
Submissions received – Establishment of an accreditation system for Children’s Contact Services
Consultation paper on the Establishment of an Accreditation Scheme for Children’s Contact Services (CCS), submissions received and CCS consultation summary report.
Property and Financial Agreements and Consent Orders – What You Need To Know
This guide provides information to separating couples about the options for resolving their property arrangements, from an informal agreement through to filing consent orders with the court and litigating the matter in court.
Consultation paper – A New Decision-Making Framework for Property Matters in Family Law
Paper which discusses proposed reforms to the decision-making framework for family law property matters.
Submission template – A New Decision-Making Framework for Property Matters in Family Law
Template for submissions to the consultation paper on a new decision-making framework for family law property matters.
Consultation paper – Establishment of an Accreditation Scheme for Children’s Contact Services
Paper which discusses the issues surrounding accreditation in the Children’s Contact Service sector.
Government Response to ALRC Report 135: Family Law for the Future – An Inquiry into the Family Law System
The Australian Government has released its response to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) Report 135: Family Law for the Future – An Inquiry into the Family Law System.
OPD for marriage celebrants – discussion paper
Consultation on the future of ongoing professional development (OPD) for marriage celebrants, discussion paper and OPD survey.