Legal Project Management Plan & Checklist
Purpose of this Guide: Use this plan when representing a married applicant in the Family Court of Western Australia (FCWA) to locate a missing child. This plan guide covers obtaining location orders, Commonwealth Information Orders, and recovery orders under the federal .
Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.
Jurisdiction: Family Court of Western Australia (FCWA) exercising federal jurisdiction under Part VII, Division 8, Subdivision C of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth).
The Process at a Glance: Conduct intake and verify standing. Draft the Initiating Application, Case Information Affidavit, and Notice of Risk under federal rules. File FDR Exemption Form claiming urgency or family violence risk. Lodge the ex parte application on the WA eCourts Portal. Serve Services Australia at least seven days before the hearing. Attend the ex parte hearing to obtain location and recovery orders. Retrieve address details via the registry under a confidentiality undertaking, instruct a process server for confidential service, and coordinate with WA Police to execute recovery.
Key Legislation and Case Law: Family Law Act 1975 (Cth): s 67J (definitions), s 67K (standing), s 67L (best interests), s 67M (standard location orders), s 67N (Commonwealth Information Orders), s 67Q (recovery orders), s 60I (compulsory dispute resolution and exemptions). Family Court Rules 2021 (WA): Part 13 (disclosure), Rule 443 (listing of recovery applications).
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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.
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.
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