Family LawFED
A comprehensive publication assisting family law practice in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
6 Matter Plans
Overview
A comprehensive publication assisting family law practice in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Four easy-to-follow guides cover such topics as divorce, property settlement, children, and financial agreements. These guides will support family law practitioners and assist them in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Included within this publication are 101 Family Law Answers and 101 Subpoena Answers, which are valuable reference works.
Detailed matter plans in each guide set out the typical flow of a matter from start to finish.
The family law publication provides all the commonly required precedents and forms for solicitors, including applications, affidavits, and orders, plus correspondence.
All aspects of a family law matter are covered, from negotiations prior to commencing proceedings to interim applications, then preparation and conduct of final hearings and enforcement. The property settlement commentary includes the conduct of interim hearings and conciliation conferences, together with tools for analysing contributions and s 75(2) factors.
Precedents in this publication include:
- Consent orders;
- Initial letter to client with costs agreement and copy letter to spouse;
- Initial pre-action letter to spouse;
- Financial agreement s 90C – After separation;
- Parenting plan;
- Affidavit –Separation under the one roof;
- Summary of assets and liabilities.
The systematic Retainer Instructions ensures nothing is missed and the client is properly advised.
Recent updates can be viewed at News & Updates, via the link above.
Ready To Use Resources
Choose from ready-to-use legal documents within this Publication.
6 Matter Plans Included
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- Full Commentary - Property Settlement“null”
- Reference materials
- Overview“Court proceedings for property division under the Family Law Act 1975 are the last resort for most couples. The average costs of a matter that goes to a 2-day hearing are more than $40,000 for each party. There can also be considerable delay in reaching a final determination – at least ...”
- Summary of the process“The usual steps in conducting a disputed family law property matter include:”
- A. Getting the matter underway
- B. Settling the matter
- C. Pre-action procedures
- D. Going to court
- E. Final hearing
- F. Altering or setting aside orders and dealing with breaches
- G. Finalising the matter
- Comments and suggestions for By Lawyers“null”
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