The fees payable in the Federal Circuit and Family Court are changing from 1 July 2024.
The table below shows the current family law fees payable and the new fees from 1 July.
| FILING FEES | Current Fees | New Fees from 1 July |
|---|---|---|
| Application for divorce | $1,060 | $1,100 |
| Application for divorce – reduced fee^ | $350 | $365 |
| Application for consent orders | $195 | $200 |
| Application for decree as to nullity | $1,505 | $1,560 |
| Application for decree as to nullity – reduced fee^ | $500 | $520 |
| Application as to validity of Marriage, Divorce Annulment | $1,505 | $1,560 |
| Initiating Application (Parenting OR Financial, Final only) | $410 | $425 |
| Initiating Application (Parenting OR Financial, Final AND Interim) | $550* | $570* |
| Initiating application (Parenting AND Financial, Final only) | $670 | $695 |
| Initiating Application (Parenting AND Financial, Final AND Interim) | $810* | $840* |
| Response to initiating application (Final) | $410 | $425 |
| Notice of appeal or an application for leave to appeal | $1,605 | $1,665 |
| Interim order application/Application in a case (Parenting AND/OR Financial) | $140 | $145 |
| Issue subpoena | $65 | $65 |
| Application under the Trans Tasman Proceedings Act 2010 | $140 | $145 |
| Filing an application to register a New Zealand judgment | $125 | $130 |
| COURT EVENT FEES | ||
| Setting down for hearing fee (defended matter) (This fee is not refundable) | $745 (Div 2) $1,010 (Div 1) | $770 (Div 2) $1,045 (Div 1) |
| Daily hearing fee (for each hearing day, excluding the first hearing day) | $745 (Div 2) $1,010 (Div 1) | $770 (Div 2) $1,045 (Div 1) |
| Conciliation conference | $465 (Both) | $480 (Both) |
* Initiating applications that seek interim AND final orders also attract the interim order fee. Example:
- Initiating Application (Parenting AND Financial) $695 + Interim order application $145 = Total filing fee $840
- Initiating Application (Parenting OR Financial, Final) $425 + Interim order application $145 = Total filing fee $570
If you hold certain Government concession cards or you can demonstrate financial hardship, you may be eligible for:
^ a reduced fee for an application for divorce (both parties must be eligible if filing a joint application) or decree of nullity.
