Self representation in a divorce case is fraught with unexpected challenges. Often, the best strategy is to avoid court altogether. ..

The Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia have launched their official YouTube channels to provide informational videos aimed at helping self-represented litigants with court procedures relating to family law…

If you successfully represent yourself, the costs you can recover from the other party are strictly limited…

On 27 August 2013, Judge Burchardt sitting in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, Melbourne, handed down judgment following an extraordinary situation where a litigant in person refused to acknowledge the jurisdiction of the Court or to answer questions from the bench based on his religion…