Independent children's lawyers' tax invoices

These tax invoices are for fees payable from 1 November 2011.

Stage 1 – negotiations/primary dispute resolution

The invoices to be used by independent children's lawyers (ICLs)  to claim fees for Stage 1 proceedings in the Family Court and the Federal Magistrates Court are:

• Stage 1(a) Up to and including 1st court hearing after appointment

• Stage 1(b) Subsequent court hearing

• Stage 1(c) Interim contest hearing

• Stage 1(d) Roundtable Dispute Management (litigation intervention).

Stage 2 – litigation

The invoices to be used by ICLs to claim fees for Stage 2 proceedings in the Family Court and the Federal Magistrates Court are:

• Stage 2(a) Preparation for and days of trial – Family Court

• Stage 2(a) Preparation for hearing – Federal Magistrates Court

• Stage 2(b) Applications in the Family Court or Federal Magistrates Court

• Stage 2(c) Additional preparation fees.

Stage 3 – trial costs for lawyer

The invoice to be used by ICLs to claim fees for Stage 3 proceedings in the Family Court and the Federal Magistrates Court is Stage 3 – trial costs.

Invoices prior to 1 November 2011

For invoices for matters prior to 1 November 2011 see Archived versions of the Handbook.