Family LawFED
A comprehensive publication assisting family law practice in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
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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
- ALERT - See Commonwealth information orders for changes effective 11 December 2024 to the requirements for and content of these orders.“See Commonwealth information orders for changes effective 11 December 2024 to the requirements for and content of these orders.”
- Full Commentary - Children“null”
- Reference materials
- Overview“Part VIII of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) deals with parenting arrangements. Section 60B of the Act states that the objects of Part VIII are:”
- Changes effective 6 May 2024“Amendments The way the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) deals with applications for parenting orders changed from 6 May 2024 as follows:”
- Summary of the process“The usual steps in conducting a disputed family law children matter include:”
- A. Getting the matter underway
- B. Settling the matter
- C. Pre-action procedures
- D. Going to court
- E. Changing existing orders
- F. Breaches of orders
- G. Finalising the matter
- Appendix A – The Family Court of Western Australia“The Family Court of Western Australia (FCWA) is a court of record and a state court governed by the Family Court Act 1997.”
- Appendix B – Comparative table of legislation before and after 6 May“”
- Comments and suggestions for By Lawyers“null”
Our Authors
More than 45 legal professionals have contributed to By Lawyers' Australian publications, all helping to ensure content is updated regularly to reflect changes in legislation, practice and procedure.
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