Difference between revisions of "Court Procedures in Family Law (3:XV)"
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==== b) Reply ==== | ==== b) Reply ==== | ||
The respondent must file a reply within 30 days of being served with a copy of the application, | The respondent must file a reply within 30 days of being served with a copy of the application, otherwise a default judgment may be sought in favour of the applicant. If the respondent disagrees with the remedy sought, he or she should be advised to obtain legal counsel to dispute the applicant’s claim. | ||
The respondent must: | The respondent must: | ||
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*disagree with anything claimed in the application, stating the reasons for the disagreement; | *disagree with anything claimed in the application, stating the reasons for the disagreement; | ||
*apply to the Court for child access, spousal support, or a restraining order prohibiting interference under the ''Family Relations Act''; and/or | *apply to the Court for child access, spousal support, or a restraining order prohibiting interference under the ''Family Relations Act''; and/or | ||
*apply to the Court for an order to change existing orders or agreements. | *apply to the Court for an order to change existing orders or agreements. | ||
==== c) Family Justice Registries ==== | ==== c) Family Justice Registries ==== | ||