Family law fees in the Federal Circuit and Family Court are set to increase starting July 1, 2024.
Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know.
Key Changes in Fees:
Divorce Applications:
- Current: $1,060
- New: $1,100
- Reduced Fee: From $350 to $365
Consent Orders:
- Current: $195
- New: $200
Decree of Nullity:
- Current: $1,505
- New: $1,560
- Reduced Fee: From $500 to $520
Initiating Applications:
- Parenting or Financial (Final only): From $410 to $425
- Parenting or Financial (Final and Interim): From $550 to $570
- Parenting and Financial (Final only): From $670 to $695
- Parenting and Financial (Final and Interim): From $810 to $840
Court Event Fees:
- Setting Down for Hearing (Defended Matters):
- Division 2: From $745 to $770
- Division 1: From $1,010 to $1,045
- Daily Hearing Fee (Each hearing day, excluding the first):
- Division 2: From $745 to $770
- Division 1: From $1,010 to $1,045
- Conciliation Conference: From $465 to $480
If you hold certain government concession cards or can demonstrate financial hardship, you may be eligible for reduced fees on applications for divorce or decrees of nullity.
What This Means for You?
These changes mean a slight increase in costs, so it’s important to plan accordingly if you have ongoing or upcoming family law matters. We’re here to help you navigate these changes and ensure you’re fully informed and prepared.
Need Assistance?
If you have any questions or need assistance with your family law matters, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our team at Coastal Lawyers is ready to provide the support and guidance you need.
Contact Us:
- Email: reception@coastallawyers.com.au
- Phone: 1300 271 289
Stay informed and prepared with Coastal Lawyers by your side.
Written by Coastal Lawyers- Central Coast Family Lawyers
Coastal Lawyers are family lawyers based in Erina, on the Central Coast.
Coastal Lawyers assist family law clients in parenting, property, mediation, dispute resolution, and litigation. We offer the legal advice you expect from a lawyer, along with the emotional support you might not expect.
We are passionate about assisting our clients achieve amicable separations without the need for court intervention through the process of legally assisted mediation.
Our team also frequently appears at the Newcastle Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Newcastle FCFCOA), the Parramatta Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Parramatta FCFCOA), and the Sydney Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Sydney FCFCOA) to represent our clients in more intricate family law matters. This encompasses issues related to family violence, unacceptable risk of harm to children, relocation applications, recovery orders and complex property settlements.
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