Tag: what happens after a notice of discontinuance

You may wish to discontinue proceedings for a range of reasons, such as lack of financial means to continue to litigate, emotional exhaustion, a change in circumstances or opportunity to mediate. The effect of discontinuing proceedings means that you are no longer seeking some of or all of the orders previously sought. Process of discontinuance [caption id="attachment_17892" align="alignright" width="350"] Discontinuance of proceedings[/caption] To discontinue proceedings in Australia, a structured legal process is followed, governed by the Family Law Rules. If...