Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

FAMILY LAW RULES 2004 - RULE 3.06

                If a respondent files a Response to an Application for Divorce after the time allowed under subrule 3.04 (1):

        (a)         the applicant may consent to the late filing; or

        (b)         if the applicant does not consent, the court may continue the case as if the response had not been filed.

Note    The respondent may apply to the court for permission to file a Response to an Application for Divorce after the time allowed by rule 3.04 (see rule 1.14).