Legal Project Management Plan & Checklist
Purpose of this Guide: This is the conclusive, highly specialised roadmap for securing an Urgent Recovery Order under Sections 67Q-67U of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), strictly adhering to the urgency provisions of the **FAM-PARENTING Practice Direction**. Additional forms are accessible via the Australia Government Portal.
Jurisdiction: Australia, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). Verify current guidelines on the official .
The Process at a Glance: This workflow invokes Rule 4.01(2) of the Family Law Rules 2021 to bypass standard pre-action FDR due to immediate risk. It details the drafting of an ex parte Initiating Application supported by a high-impact Affidavit and a formal Letter of Urgency to the Registry. Practitioners must prepare the AFP Recovery Order Information Sheet to coordinate the physical retrieval of the child by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) immediately following the sealing of the Section 67U warrant. Post-recovery, the matter defaults back to the standard FAM-PARENTING triage pathway. Additional forms are accessible via the Australia Government Portal.
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This legal matter plan provides a structured workflow for FAMILY_LAW cases, outlining the standard DISPUTE_LITIGATION process. Utilize these tracking templates to manage your legal cases efficiently.
Assess risk, establish urgency, and complete VOI.
Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.
Prepare the relevant forms and supporting materials required under the applicable legislation, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed and all attachments are properly certified.
Draft and dispatch formal correspondence addressing the procedural requirements at this stage, including any required notices, requests for information, or proposals for resolution.
Draft the Initiating Application, Notice of Risk, and high-impact Affidavit.
Coordinate the collection and review of all financial documentation required for disclosure, including statements, valuations, and supporting schedules as mandated by the rules.
File urgently with the Registry and attend the ex parte hearing to secure the warrant.
Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.
Conduct a thorough review of all filed materials to ensure compliance with court requirements, verify service obligations have been met, and prepare for the next procedural milestone.
Assess the strategic considerations for interim applications, prepare supporting evidence, and draft the necessary documentation for urgent or time-sensitive relief sought.
Prepare the relevant forms and supporting materials required under the applicable legislation, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed and all attachments are properly certified.