eServices

A range of online services have been developed for the convenience of clients dealing with family law matters.

Commonwealth Courts Portal
The Portal is a joint initiative of the Family Court of Australia, Federal Court of Australia and Federal Magistrates Court of Australia and allows free web-based access to information about cases before these courts.
eFiling
Through the Commonwealth Courts Portal (www.comcourts.gov.au), clients and legal practitioners can eFile certain family law documents. This service is available 24 hours a day and allows you to file at your own convenience.

Application for Divorce
Applications for divorce (and certain accompanying documents) can be electronically filed through the Commonwealth Courts Portal. For more information see the User Guide to eFiling Divorce Applications in Family Law on the Family Law Courts website.
Initiating Application (Family law)
The Family Court and the Federal Magistrates Court have extended provision for electronic filing to include the Initiating Application (family law). For more information see the User Guide to eFiling Initiating Applications in Family Law on the Family Law Courts website.
Response to initiating application (Family law)
The Family Court and the Federal Magistrates Court have extended provision for electronic filing to include the Response to Initiating Application. For more information see the User Guide to eFiling Response to Initiating Applications in Family Law on the Family Law Courts website.