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FAMILY LAW RULES 20042003 No. 375 - RULE 10.06

Compulsory offer to settle
(1)
This rule applies to a property case.

(2)
Each party must make a genuine offer to settle to all other parties within:

(a)
28 days after the conciliation conference; or

(b)
such further time as ordered by the court.

(3) The offer to settle must state that it is made under this Division.
Example
The offer to settle must include a statement along the following lines:
`This offer to settle is made under Division 10.1.2 of the Family Law Rules 2004 .'.

Note 1
For rules about making, withdrawing and accepting an offer, see Division 10.1.1.
Note 2
An offer to settle is a factor that may be taken into account when the court exercises its discretion in relation to costs (see paragraph 117 (2A) (f) of the Act).
Note 3
Rule 11.02 sets out the consequences of failing to comply with these Rules.



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