Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (FAMILY LAW) RULES 2021 (F2021L01197) - RULE 5.05

             (1)  A respondent to an Application in a Proceeding who seeks to oppose the application, or seeks different orders, must file and serve a Response to an Application in a Proceeding.

             (2)  A respondent who files and serves a Response to an Application in a Proceeding must, at the same time, file and serve an affidavit stating the facts relied on in support of the Response.

Note:          A Response to an Application in a Proceeding must be filed and served within 28 days after service of the application to which it relates (see subrule 2.18(2)).