Designed to assist in the completion of some common forms in the Family Court of Australia
Applications for interim parenting orders (for example, orders about who the children live, spend time and communicate with or other parenting orders) are made using an Application in a Case.
Such an application may be accompanied by this affidavit which sets out facts supporting your case.
Number of copies of the affidavit for filing, service and yourself
The completed and signed original of the affidavit 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 any independent children's lawyers
What is filed in response
A response to an Application in a Case is made using a Response to an Application in a Case. The respondent is also required to file an Affidavit for interim parenting cases – Respondent.
More information
For more information Part 5.2 of the Family Law Rules 2004.
In completing a Court form, you must*
Complete the form by typing (eg. on a computer or typewriter).
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