Legal Project Management Plan & Checklist
Purpose of this Guide: Use this fork when the de facto property matter qualifies for the Priority Property Pool under $500,000 (PPP500) simplified track. This track applies where the total net property pool (excluding superannuation) is $500,000 or less, there are no complex corporate or trust entities involved, and no parenting orders are sought concurrently. The PPP500 track uses a simplified document package and a faster court pathway designed for straightforward cases. Verify current guidelines on the official WA Legislation. Access services via the WA Courts.
Jurisdiction: Family Court of Western Australia - PPP500 List. The simplified track uses Form NP3PPP (Case Information Affidavit) in place of the separate Supporting Affidavit and Affidavit of Jurisdiction, and Form 13PPP in place of the standard Form 13 Financial Statement. Verify current guidelines on the official WA Legislation.
The Process at a Glance: Confirm the matter meets all PPP500 eligibility criteria - net property pool under $500,000 excluding superannuation, no corporate or trust entities, no concurrent parenting application. Comply with the same pre-action procedures as the standard track (FDR or exemption, Notice of Intention). Complete the simplified document package including Form 1, Form 13PPP, and Form NP3PPP. Execute Form NP3PPP using the simplified witnessing rule - the authorised witness only executes the jurat on the final page. File via eCourts Portal of WA and attend the PPP500 List with an emphasis on early resolution. Verify current guidelines on the official WA Legislation. Access services via the WA Courts.
Key Legislation and Case Law: All gateway, contribution, and future needs provisions apply as in the standard track: Part 5A of the Family Court Act 1997 (WA), s 205ZG, s 205ZD, s 205ZX, s 205ZB. The PPP500 track is an administrative listing category. The court retains the same substantive powers. Superannuation splitting under s 90YY of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) remains federally governed - the 28-day trustee notice obligation applies equally on the PPP500 track. Verify current guidelines on the official WA Legislation.
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This legal matter plan provides a structured workflow for Family Law cases, outlining the standard Administrative Filing process. Utilize these tracking templates to manage your legal cases efficiently.
Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.
Prepare the relevant forms and supporting materials required under the applicable legislation, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed and all attachments are properly certified.
Draft and dispatch formal correspondence addressing the procedural requirements at this stage, including any required notices, requests for information, or proposals for resolution.
Coordinate the collection and review of all financial documentation required for disclosure, including statements, valuations, and supporting schedules as mandated by the rules.
Conduct a thorough review of all filed materials to ensure compliance with court requirements, verify service obligations have been met, and prepare for the next procedural milestone.
Assess the strategic considerations for interim applications, prepare supporting evidence, and draft the necessary documentation for urgent or time-sensitive relief sought.