Family LawENG
This practical publication assists family law practices in matters of divorce, domestic agreements, domestic violence orders, financial remedy, and private child arrangements.
6 Matter Plans
Overview
This practical publication assists family law practices in matters of divorce, domestic agreements, domestic violence orders, financial remedy, and private child arrangements.
Through the use of detailed matter plans, each guide sets out the typical flow of a family law matter from start to finish, including the negotiations prior to commencing proceedings to interim applications, preparation and conduct of final hearings, and enforcement.
The family law publication provides all the commonly required precedents and forms for solicitors, including applications, affidavits, orders, and correspondence.
The guide covers all aspects of a family law matter, from negotiations prior to commencing proceedings to interim applications, then preparation and conduct of final hearings and enforcement.
Precedents provided with this publication include:
- Consent orders;
- Parenting plan;
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements;
- Initial letters of advice to client;
- Example content for witness statements.
The comprehensive Retainer Instructions ensures nothing is missed and the client is properly advised.
Ready To Use Resources
Choose from ready-to-use legal documents within this Publication.
6 Matter Plans Included
- ALERTS - Nil“”
- Full Commentary - Divorce - Applications made after 6 April 2022“Applications made after 6 April 2022”
- Reference materials
- Overview“Historically, divorce was based on the idea of a matrimonial offence where one spouse committed a wrong against the other, allowing the injured spouse to issue divorce proceedings. This concept was incorporated into legislation in the Matrimonial Causes Act 1857, which provided a legal framework ...”
- A. Getting the matter underway
- B. The application
- C. Service
- D. If required - Disputed proceedings
- E. Application for a conditional order
- F. Application for final order
- G. Finalising the matter
- Further information“”
- Comments and suggestions for By Lawyers“null”
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