Glossary

Glossary

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There are currently 4 names in this directory beginning with the letter L.
Lawyer
a person who has studied law and has been approved to work as a lawyer by the Supreme Court of that state. They must also hold a current practising certificate and have insurance, if they do legal work. To work as a family lawyer, a lawyer must also be approved to work as a lawyer by the High Court of Australia.

Leave of the court
in some cases you need to ask the court for permission to do something. This is called 'seeking the leave of the court'.

Legally binding
something that can be enforced through the legal system.

Location order
an order requiring a person or government agency to provide the Court with information about the location of a child.