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    • Application for Review

      This form is used to apply to the Court for a review of the exercise of a power by a Registrar in proceedings other than appeal proceedings. Use an Application in an Appeal to make application for review of an exercise of power by a Registrar in appeal proceedings. Use a Form B3 – Application for Review in bankruptcy proceedings.
    • Application in an appeal

      This form is filed together with the Notice of Appeal when: Seeking leave to file out of time; Urgency – a cover letter must also be filed setting out the circumstances of the urgency; Adduce further evidence; Costs if not sought immediately after the appeal. An Affidavit stating the facts relied upon in this application must also be filed.
    • Notice of contention

      This form is filed by the Respondent in an Appeal if they do not want to cross-appeal from any part of the order, but contend that the order should be affirmed on grounds other than those relied on by the court appealed from. 
    • Bankruptcy - Application for summons to examine relevant person or examinable person

      This form is used when making an application for an examinable person in relation to a relevant person to be summoned for examination under section 81 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966.
    • Separation and stress

      It has been acknowledged that separation and divorce are one of the most stressful life events a person can experience. Regardless of the terms in which a relationship ended, there are a number of emotional, practical and legal matters that may need to be addressed, all of which contribute to heightened stress.
    • Subpoena: Information for a person requesting the issue of a subpoena

      This brochure is for people who want the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to issue a subpoena in a family law matter. It provides information about the use of, and compliance with, subpoenas in the Court.
    • Form 8 – Application to register arbitration award

      This form is for the applicant to seek registration of the award described
    • Form 9 – Application to register decree affecting registered arbitration award

      This form is for the applicant to seek registration of the decree and the award affected by the decree
    • Form 7 – Application relating to relevant Property or Financial Arbitration

      This form is for the parties to seek an order in relation to the relevant property or financial arbitration of a dispute
    • Notice of change of name

      This form is used if a party to a current family law proceeding changes their name during the proceedings.

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  • Application for Review

    This form is used to apply to the Court for a review of the exercise of a power by a Registrar in proceedings other than appeal proceedings. Use an Application in an Appeal to make application for review of an exercise of power by a Registrar in appeal proceedings. Use a Form B3 – Application for Review in bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Application in an appeal

    This form is filed together with the Notice of Appeal when: Seeking leave to file out of time; Urgency – a cover letter must also be filed setting out the circumstances of the urgency; Adduce further evidence; Costs if not sought immediately after the appeal. An Affidavit stating the facts relied upon in this application must also be filed.
  • Notice of contention

    This form is filed by the Respondent in an Appeal if they do not want to cross-appeal from any part of the order, but contend that the order should be affirmed on grounds other than those relied on by the court appealed from. 
  • Bankruptcy - Application for summons to examine relevant person or examinable person

    This form is used when making an application for an examinable person in relation to a relevant person to be summoned for examination under section 81 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966.
  • Separation and stress

    It has been acknowledged that separation and divorce are one of the most stressful life events a person can experience. Regardless of the terms in which a relationship ended, there are a number of emotional, practical and legal matters that may need to be addressed, all of which contribute to heightened stress.
  • Subpoena: Information for a person requesting the issue of a subpoena

    This brochure is for people who want the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to issue a subpoena in a family law matter. It provides information about the use of, and compliance with, subpoenas in the Court.
  • Form 8 – Application to register arbitration award

    This form is for the applicant to seek registration of the award described
  • Form 9 – Application to register decree affecting registered arbitration award

    This form is for the applicant to seek registration of the decree and the award affected by the decree
  • Form 7 – Application relating to relevant Property or Financial Arbitration

    This form is for the parties to seek an order in relation to the relevant property or financial arbitration of a dispute
  • Notice of change of name

    This form is used if a party to a current family law proceeding changes their name during the proceedings.

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