What is a subpoena and how to apply for one

Summary: 

Please note this is general advice only. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone’s situation is different. 

Lyn  explains what a subpoena is, what it can be used for, how it can be applied for in the family law courts for property and children's matters and in the domestic violence court. She explains how to apply, how to see the information and how to use it in court to prove your case. She gives tips on filling in the form and how to take notes in the subpoena room when inspecting the documents. This episode will be helpful for anyone currently going through separation, property settlement or child custody agreements. Even if you have a lawyer having a basic understanding of subpoenas is helpful during the process.

Links and resources:

• Application for subpoena in the federal circuit court (family law court)

• Information for people about to issue a subpoena in the federal circuit court

• Information for people who have been subpoenaed in the federal circuit court

• How to apply to inspect the subpoenas

• How to inspect the subpoenas in the federal circuit court family court of australia 

• How to apply for a subpoena  in QLD Magistrates court

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You don’t want to miss:

•  What is a subpoena?

• How are subpoenas used in the family court?

• How are subpoenas used in the domestic violence courts?

• How are subpoenas used in children custody disputes

• How subpoenas are used in property settlement negotiations and trials.

• How to apply for a subpoena.

• How to use a subpoena if your ex partner is lying.

• Other ways to try and get the information first before sending off a subpoena.

• What happens if they dont answer the subpoena?

• Who can you issue subpoenas to?

• How subpoenas help settlement

• How to apply for subpoena

• Why it is important to find a specific person to address your subpoena too

• Why it's important to telephone the person you are going to subpoena before applying.

• What is conduct money for subpoenas

• How is conduct money calculated and why it's important to know before sending a subpoena.

• Why it's a good idea to keep the wording straight forward when applying.

If you need emergency help you can also contact:

• WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE 
• LEGAL AID
• Lifeline 13 11 14
• Mensline Australia 1300 789 978
• Kids Help Line 1800 551 800
• Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 019 123
• Relationships Australia 
• Police on 000
• DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Note: This number is not recorded on your phone bill
• DV Connect Mensline on 1800 600 636
• National DV line on 1800 737 732.1800RESPECT 1800 737 732

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Please note this is general advice only. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone’s situation is different.