Question 1

Where should I File family law issues?

Accepted Answer

You can file in the Federal Court of Australia for your family law issues. If you have a complex situation then you can file in the Family court of Australia. But, first, you should file in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. If the judge finds that your situation is complex then he will move your case to Family Court.

Question 2

How to File the Documents in Family Court?

Accepted Answer

There are two ways of filing the documents:nn1. Onlinen2. In-person

Question 3

Where is the Family Court?

Accepted Answer

The family court Brisbane is in the Commonwealth Law Courts, it is also known as the Harry Gibbs Building. You will find it on the corner of Tank Street and North Quay. You can enter the building from Tank Street. As Tank Street is a one-way street you will have to come from North Quay if you are traveling in a car.

Question 4

Where will I go in the Court?

Accepted Answer

Enter the court and walk through metal detectors. You are not allowed to take pocket knives, glass bottles, aerosol cans, or nail files inside the building.nnUse elevators to go to level 1. At level 1 go to the board on your right. There will be a list of judges and room numbers, find your name or your partner’s name. You will find your judge and the floor you will have to go to. After that just wait near the room until the judges arrive.

Question 5

How will the Court know that I am here?

Accepted Answer

When you sit outside the courtroom one of the judges’ associates will come to open the door. The associates wear black robes with large trolleys of files. nnWhen the room is ready the associates call out something like this “All matters appearing before judge Harry Watson in courtroom 7”. This is your time to inform the associate that:nn1. What is your issue?n2. Your name and whether you are an applicant or respondentn3. And what do you want to do today?nnIf the other party is there you will be given time to speak on your issue if you want to. While speaking to the court you should remember what you want the court to do for you. It will help the judge to manage your name on the list or hearing.

Question 6

How to Communicate with your Partner’s Lawyer?

Accepted Answer

Before the hearing starts, it is common for the other party’s lawyers to come to you and ask for negotiations. He may ask you to resolve the issues by talking. You can solve issues like property settlement, domestic, and violence before entering the court. nnRemember every issue resolved outside the court means one less item to be discussed inside the court. It is good that the big issues are left for the court like child custody.

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