The Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court are acutely aware that the current pandemic is having an enormous impact upon families.
The Courts remain open and the Chief Justice the Hon William Alstergren, has today released a clarifying statement addressing concerns parents may have about the ability to comply with parenting orders during these unprecedented times.
This statement can be read here.
The Courts have implemented procedures to primarily conduct business by telephone and videoconferencing
when this becomes possible. Only urgent matters will be dealt with in face-to-face hearings or interviews, which will be conducted pursuant to new protocols.
The Courts have provided the below updates and documents.