Availability and the responsible advocate are confirmed before professional engagement.
Questions to discuss
- Are there existing proceedings or orders?
- What questions concern support, separation or settlement?
- Is there an urgent safety or hearing issue?
Documents to prepare
- Marriage information
- Existing notices, petitions or orders
- Relevant dates and questions
How the discussion may proceed
1
Share only basic routing details initially.
2
Discuss further information after screening.
3
Agree the scope of advice and any further engagement.
Scope and fees
Agree what is included, the professional fee, applicable taxes and approved expenses before work begins. Review, drafting, dispatch, filing and representation are separate tasks unless the engagement expressly includes them.