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5 Forms (1) In these Rules, a reference to a form by number is a reference to the form so numbered in Schedule 1. (1A) Strict compliance with the forms in Schedule 1 is not required and substantial compliance is sufficient. (1B) A document prepared in accordance with a form prescribed for the Federal Magistrates Court is taken to substantially comply with the appropriate form for the purpose of a Family Court proceeding. (2) Where a person referred to in a form in Schedule 1 is not represented by a lawyer, a reference in the form to the lawyer for the person shall be read as a reference to the person. (3) A document that is prepared in accordance with a form in Schedule 1 must be completed in accordance with any directions specified in the form, but the directions may be omitted from the document. (3A) The Principal Registrar may authorise the use of appropriate computer software for the purpose of reproducing a form in Schedule 1. (3B) A document that is prepared: (a) in accordance with a form in Schedule 1; and (b) with the use of authorised computer software; is taken to be completed in accordance with the form in Schedule 1. (4) Unless the contrary intention appears, a form or notice pursuant to these Rules may be signed or given by a party or by the lawyer for the party. (5) Where the lawyer for a party to proceedings is required or permitted to sign a document or give a notice for the purpose of those proceedings, it shall be sufficient for that purpose if it is signed or given by: (a) a partner or agent of, or lawyer employed by, that lawyer; (b) a partner of, or lawyer employed by, such an agent; or (c) where the lawyer for the party is employed in the Australian Legal Aid Office or in or by a body that is a relevant authority within the meaning of section 116C of the Act — any other lawyer employed in or by that Office or body.