SA Ex Not Responding To Lawyers Letters Re Property Settlement

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kennyfan

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10 November 2018
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Ex Has Not Responded To Lawyers Letters Re Matrimonial Property Settlement.He Has Seen A Lawyer
But After 6 Weeks Has Provided No Reply.What Would Be The Next Step A Lawyer Would To Take.
 

Atticus

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Probably another letter, perhaps with the same result...Unfortunately these things can bounce around between solicitors almost ad infinitum or until one party gets fed up & files an initiating application...

So.. Why not just consider making an initiating application yourself now & save a lot of money & angst... the filing fee is $350.... Initiating Application Kit (do it yourself kit) - Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Your solicitor will want a deposit into a trust fund of thousands, & charge you at the rate of around $400-450 an hour

When the application is filed, he will be served & will be COMPELLED to respond, the you can actually start to mediate & reach a settlement.