When your ex files in family court and you have to respond: Response to initiating application

Has your ex just filed documents in court for the first time about property or children’s orders? Have you been given a big bundle of documents called Initiating Application? Do you need to fill out and file a response to initiating application form? Do you think that will be the next step your ex will take? Then this episode is for you. We discuss what is involved in the process of responding to initiating court proceedings in the family court of australia. We talk through the current requirements and documents you will need to fill out and the timeline required to do it in. Please note this is general advice only. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone’s situation is different. 

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Response to Initiating Application Form

You Don’t Want to Miss Out On

• What does an initiating application in the family court mean?

• How long do I have to respond to the initiating application

• What do I have to do to respond to my ex’s court application

• What is a Parenting Questionnaire?

• How do I write an affidavit in response to my ex’s

• What happens next in court once they’ve filed

• How do I file my court documents?

• What is the court portal

• How do I find my court file number?

• How do I fill in a response to initiating application form?

• When should I see a lawyer

• Can I fill in the documents myself

• What does Interlocutory orders sought by you the respondent mean

• Who is the respondent?

• Who is the applicant?

• Why do I need to tell the family court about domestic violence orders?

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.