Clause Code : RF20

Family law appeal out of time

Clause type: Refusal

Solicitor clause wording

Legal aid is only available to appeal an order made by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia if a notice of appeal has been filed within 28 days of an order being made by a judge. Based on the information provided, the notice of appeal was not filed within 28 days of the order being made. Therefore, we are unable to consider your client’s application for appeal.

Client clause wording

Legal aid is only available to appeal an order made by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia if a notice of appeal has been filed within 28 days of an order being made by a judge. Based on the information provided, the notice of appeal was not filed within 28 days of the order being made. Therefore, we are unable to consider your application for appeal.