VIC Self representing help with introduction letter

[Kiwigirl]

hi after over a year being represented by a lawyer, I now am self representing and need advice on how to write an introduction letter to opposing lawyer?

 

[Migz]

1. Why would you need to, its not like you are applying for a job with them ?
2. So you have been rep'd up until now, where is your family law case at ?
3. Do you have interim and/or final orders ?
4. Do you have a trial date ?

 

[AllForHer]

Best way to introduce yourself is as follows:

To whom it may concern,

Please find attached by way of service the following documents:

1. Notice of Address for Service.

Regards,
X.

 

[Ironclad]

Hi Kiwigirl,

Firstly,if you need Advice its always best to engage a Legal Practitioner.

To expand on what AllForHer has already suggested, in the situation you have described you might consider the following steps:

1. Ensure that your former legal representative file a Notice of Ceasing (to Act)
2. Complete a Notice of Address for Service
3. File the Notice of Address for Service - using the Comcourts Portal is the easiest way
4. Send a letter to the following parties at their Address for Service, with a copy of your now filed Notice of Address for Service, to:
   • The other party's legal representative
   • If appointed, the Independent Children's Lawyer (extremely important!)

 

[InPerson Legal]

Hi KiwiGirl,

All the advice above is good. If it helps, by filing and serving an Address for Service, that is effectively an 'introduction letter' so you wont need to concern yourself too much about sending a formal letter for those purposes.
Legal fees can be expensive, but if you have difficulty with your case, InPerson Legal has SelfRep Assist, which is a legal service that allows clients to decide what parts of the case you'd like a lawyer to complete for you, and what parts you think you can do yourself. It's just an alternative to an all-or-nothing retainer with a lawyer. Book online with the below link for a free first consultation.

Hope that helps