Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (FAMILY LAW) RULES 2021 (F2021L01197) - RULE 12.01

             (1)  Subject to subrule (3), this Chapter:

                     (a)  applies to costs for work done for a proceeding, or in complying with pre-action procedures, in relation to a fresh application, paid or payable by one party to another; and

                     (b)  creates a duty for lawyers to give information about costs to their clients; and

                     (c)  provides for court management of the costs incurred by the parties in relation to a proceeding.

Note:          For fresh application , see rule 1.05.

             (2)  A party may only recover costs from another party in accordance with these Rules or an order.

Note:          A self-represented party is not entitled to recover costs for work done for a proceeding (other than work done by a lawyer) but, if so ordered, may be entitled to recover some payments.

             (3)  This Chapter does not apply to costs in any part of a proceeding in which a Family Court is exercising its jurisdiction under section 35, 35A or 35B of the Bankruptcy Act.