Effective from 10 June 2025

The Family Law Amendment Act 2024 introduces significant updates to core practice documents, including:

• Affidavits
• Consent Orders
• Divorce Applications
• Subpoenas
• Notices and Supporting Documents
• Practice Directions
• Family Law Rules

Whether you’re filing documents daily or overseeing client files behind the scenes, these changes will impact how you work — from evidentiary requirements and family violence references to procedural obligations, protected confidences, and form updates.

This quick summary, prepared by Senior Lawyer Jayne Howarth of ALA Law, breaks down what’s changing across forms, directions, and rules — clearly and practically, all in one place.

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