Families and Marriage Publications

A sample document showing what a Certificate of Marriage for religious ceremonies looks like.

The purpose of this public consultation is to seek the views of interested stakeholders to identify opportunities to streamline the administrative and regulatory arrangements associated with the Marriage Celebrants Program.

This factsheet provides family counsellors with general information about their role and responsibilities under the Family Law Act 1975 (the Family Law Act).

Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Dinka version]

This factsheet contains a range of sources of information and legal and social services that are available to help people with family law matters after separation or divorce.

Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [French version]

Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Portuguese version]

This protocol assists Family Relationship Centres (FRCs) and practising legal professionals to provide of legal information and advice to FRC clients.

Family Relationship Centres are a critical entry point or gateway for families, who may or may not have children, to the broader family law and family support service system.

Guidelines to follow when advertising your services as a marriage celebrant.

Marriage of a minor (aged 16 or 17) form for use by Prescribed authorities.

​​​​​​​Marriage of a minor (aged 16 or 17) form for use by Prescribed authorities.

Marriage of a minor (aged 16 or 17) form for use by Applicant – minor.

Marriage of a minor (aged 16 or 17) form for use by Judge or magistrate.

Marriage of a minor (aged 16 or 17) form for use by Judge or magistrate.

Marriage of a minor (aged 16 or 17) form for use by Applicant – minor or a person on behalf of minor.

Marriage of a minor (aged 16 or 17) form for use by Applicant – minor.

Marriage of a minor (aged 16 or 17) form for use by Officer or clerk of the court.

Marriage of a minor (aged 16 or 17) form for use by the Courts.

The guiding principles were developed to protect vulnerable witnesses in family violence and family law proceedings.  They are for use in all jurisdictions.