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In law, a trial is a coming together of parties to a dispute, to present information (in the form of evidence) in a tribunal, a formal setting with the authority to adjudicate claims or disputes. One form of tribunal is a court. The tribunal, which may occur before a judge, jury, or other designated trier of fact, aims to achieve a resolution to their dispute.

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    QLD False Accusation of Domestic Violence Against Stepmum - Help?

    Hi there, Just wondering if someone knows if there is actually something I can do legally in regards to false accusations. My Partner was forced to go to court to get access to his son. We had trial date set and in the mother's final affidavit released. 1 week prior to trial, she made a false...
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    VIC Parenting Plan - What to Do if Mediation is Unsuccessful?

    Hi, My partner and I decided to separate in May 2019. Currently, we are still in the same roof. We have two lovely children 6 and 3(soon to be 4 in Sept). At first, it was very amicable where we started drafting parenting schedules in excel and were working together on what expenses would look...
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    • counsellor mediation mortgage parenting plan trial
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Family Law Forum
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    QLD Less Adversarial at Trial - Am I Making a Mistake?

    Firstly, thanks to those contributing to this forum. You've been an enormous help as I've read through other people questions and answers. I have a trial date coming up in the format of a less adversarial trial. The advice here has helped me come to my decisions on how to approach the Final...
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    QLD How long until trial dates set / what is the process?

    At the last directions hearing a month ago it was decided that we will be moving to trial. It was ordered that: "The matter is to be listed on a date to be fixed before the Trial Judge for judicial management of the trial and the allocation of trial dates" The process form here on is blurry...
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    VIC Conflict of Interest with Lawyer - Help?

    Hello guys, Any input would be appreciated. On the 7th of April 2018, I was remanded into custody. I was appointed a lawyer through legal aid for my first bail application which was on the 3rd of May 2018. I got knocked back. Bail got knocked back another 2 times before I got bail. On the 10th...
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    VIC How to Appeal a Court Order Made by the Judge?

    This is in relation to the Court Order issued at the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Is it possible to Appeal the Court Order so in the first place? If so, how do I go about it? Is it wise to appeal even though the next Judge will be a different at the Trial?
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    QLD Trial - Can You View the Subpoena Material?

    Hi all, If a trial is underway, and you have a direct brief barrister. Can you somehow ask to view the subpoenas of the case?
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    QLD Horrific ICL Involved - Help?

    What happens if the parents come to an agreement on the steps of the family courthouse the morning of Trial...but the ICL wants the trial to go ahead?
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    SA Prosecutions onus to prove guilt but not for parts of a trafficking charge

    Hello all, I am hoping that somebody might be able to explain how this can be acceptable in our legal system.. In SA (I am unsure about other states) when charged with trafficking drugs, the charge of ‘trafficking’ automatically states that you were selling/supplying an illegal drug. Different...
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    NSW Clarification of a Directions Hearing?

    Hello, Could someone please clarify what a directions hearing is? As my understanding was along the lines of for mediation / trial directions. However, the ICL advised likely going to a non-attendance direction? I have read the family law rule book 2004 & the family law act 1975 + the...
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    • directions hearing evidence family law family law act icl medation trial
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Family Law Forum
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