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Practice Direction 4 of 2020
24/11/2020
Practice Direction 4 of 2020 has issued advising that all Divorce Applications (including those in respect of same-sex marriages) may now be eLodged via the Commonwealth Courts Portal and that divorce Form 3 and Form 3A have also been modified.
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Practice Direction 3 of 2020
04/11/2020
Practice Direction 3 of 2020 has issued in relation to recent amendments to the Family Law Rules 2004 and their non-applicability to the Family Court of Western Australia.
Practice Direction 2 of 2020 - Fee Forms
22/09/2020
Practice Direction 2 of 2020 has issued in relation to the approval of a number of forms relating to fees that have had minor modifications.
PD 1 of 2020 - Mandatory eLodgment by Lawyers
22/07/2020
The Family Court of Western Australia’s overall digital strategy includes a phased approach leading to a digital Court file. The first phase includes the mandatory eLodging by lawyers of all documents that can be eLodged via the Commonwealth Courts Portal.
As from 1 September 2020, all documents that can be eLodged via the Commonwealth Courts Portal must be eLodged, if they are lodged by a lawyer.
Public Notice (6): COVID-19 (30 June 2020)
30/06/2020
This public notice replaces all previous public notices issued in relation to COVID-19 and the directions contained in the notice in relation to the business of the Family Court of Western Australia are effective immediately. Download Family Court of Western Australia - Public Notice (6) - Covid-19
Public Notice - Safety in the Workplace
25/06/2020
The heads of Courts and Tribunals jurisdictions in Western Australia have issued a public notice about safety in the workplace in relation to sexual harassment issues.
Update on Registry Services
25/05/2020
All front counter services remain temporarily suspended until further notice. Family Court of Western Australia - Public Notice (5) - Covid-19
Travel to and from Western Australia
09/04/2020
The WA Government has now introduced restrictions on travel to Western Australia (see here for more details). A person will not be in breach of these restrictions if they are required to enter Western Australia under, or to give effect to, an order of an Australian court.
Press Release: The Honourable Stephen Thackray
02/04/2020
The Honourable Stephen Thackray, the former Chief Judge of the Family Court of Western Australia, has passed away unexpectedly after suffering a brain aneurism. He was 65.
Public Gatherings and Regional Travel Restrictions
01/04/2020
The WA Government has now introduced further restrictions on certain gatherings and travel within Western Australia to assist in reducing the spread of COVID-19. This news items explains the restrictions as they apply to attendance at the Court and parties obligations under parenting plans, court orders or other parenting agreements.
Callover Friday 27 March 2020 is Cancelled
24/03/2020
Given the current, but constantly evolving COVID-19 situation, the Court has determined it is not appropriate to hold a Callover this Friday 27 March 2020.
See Callover List web page for more details>
Managing Parenting in a Pandemic
19/03/2020
This Top Ten Guide for managing parenting in a pandemic document was produced by the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, and was inspired by a publication from the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts in the US.
The Family Law Section has compiled these TOP TEN suggestions to help separated parents navigate this difficult time.
Mediation Pilot Interim Report - Jul to Dec 2019
10/02/2020
From 15 July 2019 to 30 June 2020, the Family Court of WA is conducting a mediation pilot program. An interim report for July to December 2019 is now available.
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