Maroochydore Family Court is a circuit location of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The Court sits on scheduled dates at Cornmeal Parade, Maroochydore; there’s no permanent registry on the Sunshine Coast.
Nothing can be filed there. Maroochydore matters go through the Commonwealth Courts Portal or the Brisbane registry, and listings appear on the Maroochydore circuit court list.
Representation for Maroochydore circuit matters
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Where Maroochydore paperwork and questions go
Everything except the hearing runs through Brisbane or online. The Court’s How do I guides explain eFiling. Questions: 1300 352 000 (8:30am to 5pm) or the enquiries hub. Post: GPO Box 9991, Brisbane 4001.
The building is Queensland’s Maroochydore Magistrates Court. Its Queensland Courts listing notes Wi-Fi, videoconferencing and a remote witness room, but family law enquiries still go to the federal Court.
Free legal help
Legal Aid Queensland’s family law duty lawyer attends Maroochydore sittings. It’s free for self-represented people who haven’t had legal advice: arrive early and ask, or for phone and video appearances book up to 5 days ahead on 1300 267 762. Legal Aid’s Maroochydore office is in the M1 Building, Duporth Avenue; information line 1300 65 11 88.
If you have safety concerns
If the other party’s presence worries you, let the Court know before the sitting through the family law enquiry form, choosing “Safety at court”. In immediate danger call 000. 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) and DVConnect Womensline (1800 811 811) answer 24/7; DVConnect Mensline is 1800 600 636.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Maroochydore’s postal address a Brisbane GPO box?
Because Maroochydore has no registry of its own. The Court lists GPO Box 9991, Brisbane 4001 for mail, and Maroochydore matters are filed on the Portal or at the Brisbane registry. Only the hearing happens on Cornmeal Parade, during circuit sittings.
How do I check when my matter is listed in Maroochydore?
Open the Maroochydore circuit court list on the Court’s website, linked above. If your matter isn’t showing or the details look wrong, phone the National Enquiry Centre on 1300 352 000 during phone hours, or use the Court’s Live Chat.
Is there a Family Relationship Centre on the Sunshine Coast?
Yes. The Family Relationships Online directory lists the UnitingCare Community Family Relationship Centre at 43-45 Primary School Court, Maroochydore, phone 07 5409 2600. Centres offer separating families information, referrals and family dispute resolution; the Family Relationship Advice Line is 1800 050 321.
