Blank forms

This is a list of instructions, sample forms, letters, notices, and checklists that you will find in this topic.

You can download blank copies of these forms from the Family law forms page on the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia website. 

It is important you read the step-by-step guide for each form for information about how and when to use them.  

Using AI

You can use AI to help prepare your court documents. You must follow the court's rules when using AI. You may face serious penalties if you do not follow these rules.

For more information, see Using AI in family law.

Affidavit translation of marriage certificate

For more information about how to complete this form, see Getting your supporting documents.

Affidavits

Affidavit in lieu of marriage certificate

Separation under one roof

Third party affidavit - separation under one roof

Change of name

For more information about how to complete these forms, see Step by step guide - Preparing your affidavit.

Application for divorce

Affidavit for eFiling application

Checklist

For more information about how to complete this form, see Step by step guide - Complete your application for divorce.

Dispensation of service

Affidavit

Application in a proceeding

For more information about how to complete these forms, see Step by step guide - Apply for dispensation of service orders.

Fee reduction

For more information about how to complete this form, see Step by step guide - Apply for a fee reduction for financial hardship.

Notice of discontinuance

For more information about how to complete this form, see Withdraw your application or response to divorce.

Preparing for court

What to take

For more information, see Step by step guide - Preparing for the hearing.

Request to attend by electronic communication

For more information about how to complete this form, see Step by step guide - Going to the hearing.

Response to application for divorce

Opposing application

Correcting errors or disputing facts in the application (not opposing application)

For more information about how to complete this forms, see Respond to an application for divorce.

Separation checklist

Service by post

Affidavit of service

Acknowledgment of service 

For more information about how to complete these forms, see Step by step guide - Serve your spouse.

Service in person

Affidavit of service by hand

Acknowledgment of service

Affidavit proving signature

For more information about how to complete these forms, see Step by step guide - Serve your spouse.

Service in prison

Letter to the general manager

Notice of court attendance

Acknowledgment of service (divorce)

For more information about how to complete these forms, see Step by step guide - Serve your spouse in prison.

Substituted service

Affidavit

Application in a proceeding

Affidavit of service

For more information about how to complete these forms, see Step by step guide - Apply for substituted service orders.

Last updated: June 2026

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