Affidavit – non-filing of family dispute resolution certificate

PLEASE READ BEFORE COMPLETING THIS AFFIDAVIT

If you are applying for interlocutory orders, that is, orders to cover your case until a final hearing can take place, then you do not need to complete this affidavit. You will have to complete an Application in a proceeding and an affidavit in support.

You should ensure that affidavit also explains the exemption you are relying on from filing a family dispute resolution certificate.

Please note: if the Court does not grant you an exemption from filing a family dispute resolution certificate, the Court must not accept  your application for parenting orders (see section 60I(7) of the Family Law Act).

You do not need to complete this affidavit if you are filing an Application for consent orders or if you are applying for orders in response to an application.

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