Peter Szabo’s Family Law Practice Manual – A Comprehensive Guide for Legal Practitioners
The Family Law Practice Manual by Peter Szabo is a comprehensive resource designed to assist legal practitioners in navigating the complexities of family law in Australia. First published in 1985, this manual has evolved into an essential guide, offering practical advice, detailed commentary, and a wide array of precedents.

Family Law Practice Manual
Updated 2024
The Family Law Practice Manual by Peter Szabo is the definitive practice manual for Family Law in Australia. It contains detailed commentary, and precedents.
The Family Law Practice Manual include letters, pleadings, court forms and other documents needed in the practice of Family Law. The precedents are fully formatted in Microsoft Word, ready to download and use immediately. Access is instantaneous – you receive an email with all the material attached automatically as soon as payment is processed.
Peter Szabo’s Family Law Practice Manual is a comprehensive resource designed to assist legal practitioners in navigating the complexities of family law in Australia. First published in 1985, this manual has evolved into an essential guide, offering practical advice, detailed commentary, and a wide array of precedents.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Coverage: The manual includes detailed chapters on various aspects of family law, such as the first client interview, pre-action procedures, court documents, divorce applications, financial and parenting applications, spousal maintenance, child support, consent orders, financial agreements, appeals, and costs.
- Practical Precedents: It provides fully formatted precedents in Microsoft Word, including letters, pleadings, court forms, and other essential documents, ready for immediate use.
- Expert Commentary: Authored by Peter Szabo, an accredited family law specialist with decades of experience, the manual offers insights and guidance drawn from extensive practice in the field.
Accessing the Manual:
The Family Law Practice Manual is available for purchase and immediate download through Precedents Online. Upon purchase, users receive an email with all materials attached, ensuring instant access to the resources needed for effective family law practice.
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FAMILY LAW PRACTICE MANUAL
Chapter 1
The First Interview
Chapter 2
Pre Action Procedures
Chapter 3
Choice of Court
Chapter 4
Court Documents & Administrative essentials
Chapter 5
Applying for Divorce
Chapter 6
Dispensing with Service
Chapter 7
Financial Applications
Chapter 8
Parenting Applications
Chapter 9
Spousal Maintenance
Chapter 10
CH10 Child maintenance outside CSA assessments
Chapter 11
Child Support Departure Applicaitons
Chapter 12
Interim & Urgent Applications
Chapter 13
Consent Orders
Chapter 14
Financial Agreements
Chapter 15
Appeals & Reviews
Chapter 16
Costs
Chapter 17
Resources & Papers
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