Covid-19 and Family Law

Covid-19 and Family Court of Australia

With Melbourne currently in the midst of yet another lockdown as a result of the recent spread of Coronavirus, it’s important to know that the Courts remain up and running throughout this period. 

Did you know that there is a special dedicated COVID-19 Court List within the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia? The COVID-19 List operates to deal exclusively with urgent family law matters that have arisen as a direct result of the Coronavirus pandemic. 

This could include parenting matters where a parent’s time is impacted with a child as a result of COVID-19, complications with border restrictions, an increase in the family or domestic violence during lockdowns etc.  

In order to be eligible for the COVID-19 List participants need to satisfy the following conditions:

• There must be a direct (or indirect significant) connection to the Coronavirus pandemic;
• The circumstances are genuinely urgent;
• A COVID-19 Affidavit has been filed;
• Attempts have been made to reach an agreement before commencing Court proceedings; and
• Electronic means can deal with the matter.

If you think your matter should be prioritised on the Court’s COVID-19 List please contact the Brisbane family lawyers team at James Noble Law for a FREE 20-minute consultation today to schedule an appointment with one of our Qualified and experienced family lawyers Brisbane.

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Helpful Family Law Documents & Guides

• A Guide to Children Negotiation and Family Law
• A Guide to Property & Family Law Act Paper
• A Guide to Alternative Dispute Resolutions
• A Guide to Preparing for the unthinkable
• A Guide to Collaborative Practice Paper
• A Guide to Separation in Family Law
• A Guide to Family Law Property
• A Guide to Dispute Resolution
• A-Z Collaborative Law eBook
• A Guide to Separation
• A Guide to Children
• Arbitration eBook