(1)

On the filing of an Application for Divorce (Form 3), the Registry Manager must fix a date for the hearing of the application.

(2) The date fixed must be:

(a)

for a joint application — at least 28 days after the application is filed; or

(b) for any other application:

(i)

if the respondent is in Australia — at least 42 days after the application is filed; or

(ii)

if the respondent is outside Australia — at least 56 days after the application is filed.

Note 1
A Form 3 (other than a joint application) must be served on the respondent (see rule 7.03).
Note 2
When a Form 3 is served, the respondent must also be given a brochure approved by the Principal Registrar (see rule 2.03 and section 17 of the Act).