Family Court of Australia news

Lisa Doust, Vanessa Leishman join Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)

Lisa Doust, Vanessa Leishman join Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)

These judicial appointments are to the Sydney and Canberra registries

ACT Bar Council honorary secretary joins FCFCOA bench

ACT Bar Council honorary secretary joins FCFCOA bench

Dr Juliet Behrens is the second person from the ACT Bar to be appointed to the post recently

Federal Court affirms father's lack of legal responsibility for childcare costs in appeal ruling

Federal Court affirms father's lack of legal responsibility for childcare costs in appeal ruling

The court found that the child's mother was the individual liable for the childcare fees

FCFCOA launches specialist services for Indigenous families in court

FCFCOA launches specialist services for Indigenous families in court

The Specialist Indigenous List aims to provide safe and efficient access to justice for all

FCFCOA launches therapy dog program

FCFCOA launches therapy dog program

First-ever court therapy dog Poppy will provide comfort and emotional support to families in the courts