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Overview

This section will help you understand the different types of Family Court documents.

In this section

Applications and information sheets Find general information about applications, information sheets and keeping your address confidential. Affidavits Understand what an affidavit is and what it means to get your affidavit signed, sworn or affirmed. Specialist reports Understand what a specialist report is, who writes the report and the different types of specialist report. Court orders Understand what a court order is and how interim and final court orders are different.

Family Court documents are important

Judges use these documents to:

  • help them understand your situation
  • make their decision
  • record their decision.

Some of the documents you and the other people involved in the case may have to fill in are:

  • Applications
  • Information sheets
  • Affidavits

Other documents will be arranged by the court, these are:

  • Specialist reports
  • Court orders.

Feeling overwhelmed?

Going to Family Court can be hard. It's normal to feel overwhelmed. There are services available to help and support through this time.

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