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1984 No. 425 FAMILY LAW RULES - ORDER 2 RULE 5

Forms and compliance therewith
5. (1) Strict compliance with the forms in Schedule 1 is not required and
substantial compliance is sufficient.

(2) Where a person referred to in a form in Schedule 1 is not represented by a
solicitor, a reference in the form to the solicitor for the person shall be
read as a reference to the person.

(3) A form in Schedule 1 shall be completed in accordance with such directions
as are specified in the form.

(4) Unless the contrary intention appears, a form or notice pursuant to these
Rules may be signed or given by a party or by the solicitor for the party.

(5) Where the solicitor for a party to proceedings is required or permitted to
sign a document or give a notice for the purpose of those proceedings, it
shall be sufficient for that purpose if it is signed or given by-

   (a)  a partner or agent of, or solicitor employed by, that solicitor;

   (b)  a partner of, or solicitor employed by, such an agent; or

   (c)  where the solicitor for the party is employed in the Australian Legal
        Aid Office or in or by a body that is a relevant authority within the
        meaning of section 116C of the Act-any other solicitor employed in or
        by that Office or body. 


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