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All document lodgement at the Family Court of Western Australia is now by way of the eCourts portal.

To commence using this portal you will need to register with your file number and participant I.D please contact the Family Court call centre to obtain this number on (08) 9224 8222. If you are an employee of a law firm you will need to contact the administrator of your law firm who will be able to create your new eCourts Portal account.

If you are experiencing any technical difficulties with your eCourts Portal account, please contact the Courts Technology Helpdesk at ctghelpdesk@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9425 2645.

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Guidelines for Independent Children's Lawyers
The Guidelines for Independent Children's Lawyers have been updated and were officially launched at the National Independent Children’s Lawyers Conference here in Perth on 29 October 2024. [01/11/2024]

The Chief Judge of the Family Court has issued a new Practice Direction
Practice Direction (No. 2 of 2024) applies from 19 August 2024 and revokes Case Management Guideline 17.8. [05/08/2024]

A new Information Note has been issued by the Principal Registrar
Commencing on 19 August 2024, Registrars will make procedural orders in Chambers on all Form 1 Applications seeking financial orders only upon filing, to assist in progressing the matter in a timely and cost-effective manner. [05/08/2024]


The Family Court of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Western Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the people, their cultures and the elders, past, present and emerging.