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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.

News

Practice Direction (No.1 of 2025)
The Chief Judge of the Family Court has issued a new Practice Direction. [31/01/2025]

Changes to the Family Court Act 1997 (WA) to commence 10 February 2025
The Family Court Act has been amended, with the significant changes to take effect from 10 February 2025. [28/01/2025]

Changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) to commence 10 June 2025
At this time in Western Australia, these changes only apply to property cases concerning parties who were, or are, married, and will apply to all new and existing matters from 10 June 2025, except where a final hearing/trial has already commenced. [20/01/2025]


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.