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Family Law Rules 2004
19.01Application of Chapter 19
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#### 19.01 Application of Chapter 19
(1) Subject to subrule (3), this Chapter:
(a) applies to costs for work done for a case, or in complying with pre‑action procedures, in relation to a fresh application, paid or payable by one party to another; and
(b) creates a duty for lawyers to give information about costs to their clients.
(2) A party may only recover costs from another party in accordance with these Rules or an order.
> Note: A self‑represented party is not entitled to recover costs for work done for a case (except work done by a lawyer) but, if so ordered, may be entitled to recover some payments.
(3) This Chapter does not apply to costs in any part of a case in which a Family Court is exercising its jurisdiction under section 35, 35A or 35B. of the Bankruptcy Act.