Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (FAMILY LAW) RULES 2021 (F2021L01197) - RULE 12.32

                   An amount paid, or to be paid, to an expert for preparation of a report for a party or an independent children's lawyer is a disbursement properly incurred for a proceeding if:

                     (a)  the report is reasonably required; and

                     (b)  the amount is reasonable, or is authorised or approved by the court.

Note:       This Division provides that, if an account payable by a person is not in an itemised form, the person has the right to request an itemised costs account. The person may then dispute the itemised costs account by following the procedures set out in this Division. A person may apply to extend the time for taking any action required under these Rules (see rule 15.06).