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Subpoenas: what are they, why you might need one and how to apply for them
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Summary:
Please note this is general advice only. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone's situation is different.
Lyn explains what a subpoena is, what it can be used for, how it can be applied for in the family law courts for property and children's matters and in the domestic violence court. She explains how to apply, how to see the information and how to use it in court to prove your case. She gives tips on filling in the form and how to take notes in the subpoena room when inspecting the documents. This episode will be helpful for anyone currently going through separation, property settlement or child custody agreements. Even if you have a lawyer having a basic understanding of subpoenas is helpful during the process.
Links and resources:
- Application for subpoena in the federal circuit court (family law court)
You don't want to miss:
- What is a subpoena?
- How are subpoenas used in the family court?
- How are subpoenas used in the domestic violence courts?
- How are subpoenas used in children custody disputes
- How subpoenas are used in property settlement negotiations and trials.
- How to apply for a subpoena.
- How to use a subpoena if your ex partner is lying.
- Other ways to try and get the information first before sending off a subpoena.
- What happens if they dont answer the subpoena?
- Who can you issue subpoenas to?
- How subpoenas help settlement
- How to apply for subpoena
- Why it is important to find a specific person to address your subpoena too
- Why it's important to telephone the person you are going to subpoena before applying.
- What is conduct money for subpoenas
- How is conduct money calculated and why it's important to know be