VIC Filing a response to an application of divorce

[cinnamon]

I have received an application of divorce from my former partner. I would like to respond without the use of my lawyers to not incur any more legal expenses. The documentation is straight forward though there are typos/ errors on the document (birth dates for example) which I have brought forth to the applicant's lawyer. The applicants lawyer noted and confirmed the receipt of the typos/ errors I brought forth, though obviously cannot legally advise if I should apply for a response to the application of divorce. The applicant has not given a response/ instruction to his lawyer to amend / change the typos/errors. The applicant's lawyer said I can maybe just bring the changes forth on the day (8 June 2021) to the registrars attention.

Any advice would be very grateful.

 

[sammy01]

sshh...
You're not planning on framing the divorce certificate?
So stress less.

 

[Atticus]

there are typos/ errors on the document (birth dates for example)

If you are required to attend court for the divorce anyway, ie, you have kids under 18, you can have the registrar to deal with it at the time as suggested by lawyer, otherwise, returning the response with the correct information will save you attending.

 

[cinnamon]

sshh...
You're not planning on framing the divorce certificate?
So stress less.

If you are required to attend court for the divorce anyway, ie, you have kids under 18, you can have the registrar to deal with it at the time as suggested by lawyer, otherwise, returning the response with the correct information will save you attending.

How do I actually complete a response?

 

[Atticus]

if you were served there should have been a response form included... Otherwise, see this >>>> Response to Divorce - Federal Circuit Court of Australia

 

[cinnamon]

if you were served there should have been a response form included... Otherwise, see this >>>> Response to Divorce - Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Thank you. Once I completed the form, what is next?

 

[Atticus]

Don't know .... I imagine they will either consult the applicant & amend the mistakes if the applicant agrees with your alterations...OR, raise the matter at the hearing

 

[cinnamon]

Don't know .... I imagine they will either consult the applicant & amend the mistakes if the applicant agrees with your alterations...OR, raise the matter at the hearing

ok where do I file the form?

 

[Atticus]

Click on the link I provided .... Instructions on how to register & E file are at the beginning in a highlighted box...

If you have trouble with that, I would call court registry for instruction on how to file

 

[cinnamon]

Click on the link I provided .... Instructions on how to register & E file are at the beginning in a highlighted box...

If you have trouble with that, I would call court registry for instruction on how to file

Thank you Atticus, much appreciated.