In a court case under the Family Proceedings Act 1980, you might see a lawyer helping the court. The court can choose a lawyer to assist them. The court can also ask the Registrar to pick a lawyer to help the court.

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162: Appointment of lawyer to represent child in proceedings, or

"A lawyer can be chosen to help you in court if you're a child involved in a case."

162B: Fees and expenses of lawyer appointed under section 162 or 162A, or

"Paying for a lawyer in family court cases"

Part 9Procedure

162AAppointment of lawyer to assist court

In any proceedings under this Act (other than criminal proceedings), a court may—
appoint a lawyer to assist the court; or
direct the Registrar of the court to appoint a lawyer to assist the court.

Notes

Section 162A: inserted, on 31 March 2014, by section 8 of the Family Proceedings Amendment Act (No 2) 2013 (2013 No 80).