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Lighthouse is an innovative approach taken by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to screen for risk, with a primary focus on improving outcomes for families.

Lighthouse is an innovative approach taken by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to screen for risk, with a primary focus on improving outcomes for families.

Information for practitioners about the Lighthouse risk screening and case management

This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about legal costs in family law matters in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court).

This fact sheet explains some of the legal words used in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

In general federal law proceedings, the Court normally awards costs to a successful party. They are intended to reimburse a party (usually the successful one) for their legal costs. The costs awarded are normally only part of the costs incurred. These are referred to as party-party costs. Costs may be awarded before a final hearing; for example if a party has not complied with a timetable and the other party brings the matter back to court for further directions.

Translated versions of the Family DOORS Triage risk screening and case management – Information sheet for parties

This flowchart guides you through the requirements for leave to file subpoenas in family law proceedings under rule 6.27 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 and section 67ZBK of the Family Law Act.

Page listing all translated versions of the Lighthouse – Triage Counsellors fact sheet