NSW Federal Circuit Court Property Settlement

[Kim Del'Monte]

If a case is listed before a federal circuit court magistrate for mention, can they make a final ruling then if they decide, and if not, can I apply to have the case listed as a final hearing?

 

[IsobelB]

Hi Kim,

Yes, at a first mention the Court may:

• give directions;
• conduct an interim hearing;
• finalise the application; or
• fix a date for an interim or final hearing.

The first mention also gives you the opportunity to define the issues in dispute and, where possible, reach an agreement.