All forms used in the Family Court and Family Law Courts in alphabetical order
This is a mandatory form.*
This form is used by a party (appellant/cross appellant) who wishes to appeal against an order.
The purpose of an appeal is to correct an error, unfairness or wrongful exercise of judicial discretion. Appeals ensure public confidence in the administration of justice and, in appropriate cases, clarify and develop the law and help maintain a high standard of court orders.
You should seek legal advice.
This Form is used for the following appeals:
The form is not used for:
A person needs the court's permission to appeal from:
Where to file
If the appeal is from an order of a court of summary jurisdiction, this notice must be filed at the Family Court Registry closest to that court of summary jurisdiction. For all other appeals, this Notice must be filed at a Regional Appeals Registry (contact your local Registry for details).
When to file
A Notice of Appeal must be filed within 28 days after the date the order appealed from was made.
Number of copies of the form for filing, service and yourself
The completed and signed original of the form is 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
For information on the fees payable in the Family Law Courts, view the Court Fees brochure under related links at the bottom of this page.
What you file with this form
A copy of the order you are appealing
Who you serve
Each other party to the case including the independent children's lawyer (if any).
If an appeal is from an order of a court other than a Family Court, you must give a copy of the Notice of Appeal to the Registrar of that court within 14 days after filing the form.
How you serve this form
By ordinary service. The Service Kit provides instructions on how to do this.
What is filed in response
There is no form to respond to a Notice of Appeal, however the other party may file a cross appeal by using a Notice of Appeal.
More information
Refer to Chapter 22 of the Family Law Rules 2004
The Appeals Procedure brochure and Appeals Procedures - decisions from Federal Magistrates brochure provide more detailed information.
In completing a Court form, you must*
Complete the form by typing (eg. on a computer or typewriter) or hand printed in ink.
NOTE: Hard copies of all forms, brochures, kits and booklets are also available through any Family Law Registry. If you are interested in ordering bulk hard copies click to view information on ordering publications.
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