The role of police in family law matters is primarily to act on orders issued by a Court, and to prevent the unlawful removal of children from Australia. If you have immediate concerns that a child is in danger or at risk of abduction, contact the police in your State or Territory on Triple Zero (000). If you are concerned for the safety or welfare of a child, contact your State or Territory child welfare service, or your local police.
The AFP will update this information and forms in due course. Any reference to the former Courts in this Family Law Kit and applicable Forms, is taken to be a reference to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Note : On 1 September 2021, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia merged to become the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. You should seek formal legal advice from a legal practitioner in particular matters rather than relying only on the information on this page. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. We have sought to ensure this information is accurate and current at the time of writing. Family Court and Federal Circuit Court contactsĭisclaimer: This material is produced by the AFP and is intended to provide general information in summary form on Family Law orders relating to children.