Affidavits |Family law
In most family law cases, the main way of giving evidence to the court is by a document called an affidavit. An affidavit is a written statement setting out the facts of a case in your own words.The affidavit needs to be signed in front of a qualified person. The person writing the affidavit is called the deponent.
Generally, when you file an application or a response with the court, you need to attach one or more supporting affidavits. This is done to help parties prepare their case.
It also means less surprises in the other side’s case.The law about preparing and using affidavits in the Family Court is in the Family Law Act and the Rules made under the Act. For cases in the Federal Magistrates Court see the The Federal Magistrates ACT and the Rules made under that Act.
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