Notice of objection to a hearing proceeding in the absence of the parties
Some applications brought on an Application in a Case can be heard by the Court in the absence of the parties, in other words without any party attending court for the hearing. These applications are:
- an application for interim orders; and
- an application in relation to the procedure to be followed in a case.
The applicant can ask the Court to determine the application in the absence of the parties by marking the appropriate box on the Application in a Case. The Court will not determine the application in the absence of the parties if a respondent objects to this.
This form has been prepared by the Court for use by a respondent to notify the Court that the respondent objects to a hearing in the absence of the parties.
Number of copies of the notice for filing, service and yourself
The completed and signed original of the notice filed at the Court. Before you file it you must also make sufficient copies to have one for each person to be served and a copy for your own records.
Filing fee
Nil
Who do you serve
Each other party and the independent children's lawyer (if any).
More information
Refer to Part 5.4 of the Family Law Rules 2004
In completing a Court form, you must
Complete the form by typing (eg. on a computer or typewriter) or hand printed in ink.
* For further information or to get paper copies of this document sent to you, call 1300 352 000, or visit a family law registry near you.