Legal Project Management Plan & Checklist
Purpose of this Guide: Use this guide when representing a respondent (debtor) defending against financial enforcement proceedings or an Enforcement Warrant (Form 16) in the Family Court of Western Australia. This plan guides practitioners through verifying default claims, completing financial disclosures, negotiating repayment schedules, applying for stays of execution, and asserting statutory exemptions. Verify current guidelines on the official WA Legislation.
Jurisdiction: . Defense against financial execution is governed by Part 20 of the Family Court Rules 2021 (WA), applying to both married and de facto couples. Verify current guidelines on the official .
The Process at a Glance: The practitioner conducts intake, reviews the default ledger, and identifies statutory protected asset limits. The practitioner drafts and files a sworn Form 13 Financial Statement and prepares an instalment repayment proposal. If the creditor files for execution, the practitioner drafts and lodges a Form 2 stay application on the eCourts Portal, serves the application, and notifies the Sheriff. The practitioner represents the debtor at the stay hearing to secure reasonable payment terms and deed of settlement. Verify current guidelines on the official WA Legislation. Access services via the WA Courts.
Key Legislation and Case Law: Governing rules include Part 20 of the Family Court Rules 2021 (WA). Statutory exemptions for personal property are defined under Regulation 35 of the Civil Judgments Enforcement Regulations 2005 (WA). Stays of execution are sought under the Civil Judgments Enforcement Act 2004 (WA). Key case law includes In the Marriage of Eliades (1981) 6 Fam LR 516 for threshold capacity arguments.
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Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.
Asset exemptions: Under Regulation 35 of the Civil Judgments Enforcement Regulations 2005 (WA), specific limits apply to wearing apparel ($1,250), dining furniture ($1,250), bedroom furniture ($500), and tools of trade ($5,000 aggregate value).
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.
Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.