🕷️ Crawler Inspector

URL Lookup

Direct Parameter Lookup

Raw Queries and Responses

1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 166 (from laksa123)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa166.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.smokeball.com.au/blog/family-law-documents-can-now-be-signed-electronically\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.smokeball.com.au/blog/family-law-documents-can-now-be-signed-electronically\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/blog\/family-law-documents-can-now-be-signed-electronically","crawl_time":1776537126,"first_indexed_time":1622566325,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"au,com,smokeball!www,\/blog\/family-law-documents-can-now-be-signed-electronically s443","src_root_hash":"8437691411916127766","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Family Law documents can now be signed electronically - Smokeball","meta_descriptions":["The “Joint Practice Direction 2 of 2020 - Special Measures in Response to COVID-19” was issued by the Family Law Courts"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The new “\nJoint Practice Direction 2 of 2020 - Special Measures in Response to COVID-19\n” was issued by the Family Law Courts on 31 March 2020 in order to help combat the daily practical challenges now faced by\nFamily Law\npractitioners as well as prioritise the health and safety of the wider community, Judges and Court staff.\n‍\nAmong the changes are the following in regard to signatures on Affidavits and other Family Law documents:\nAffidavits, Financial Statements, Consent Orders, and other documents required to be signed may be\nsigned electronically\nby the deponent typing their name in the signature block.\nAffidavits (excluding where part of a Divorce Application) and Financial Statements may be filed without a qualified witness also signing the document.\nIn regard to Affidavits or Financial Statements, at the request of the Judicial Officer, the deponent must be available by telephone, video conference, or in person at a later Court date to formally swear or affirm that document.\nThe Practice Direction in its entirety can be accessed here:\nhttp:\/\/www.familycourt.gov.au\/wps\/wcm\/connect\/fcoaweb\/about\/news\/jpd022020\n‍\nNext steps?\nIf you need assistance with using Smokeball to transition to a remote office, please get in contact by calling 1300 33 55 53 or emailing\nsupport@smokeball.com.au\n. Our friendly\nsupport team\nare here to help!","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/px.ads.linkedin.com\/collect\/?pid=708803&fmt=gif)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=2092488904402194&ev=PageView%0A&noscript=1)\n\n[![Untitled UI logotext](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1\/65fa5ac905862b6a7297c037_logo_full_horizontal-OrangeBlack.png)![Logo](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1\/68d092cb8866db331ea59b9f_4e818335f42d54404eb5904df15ad422_untitled-ui-logo.png)](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/)\n\nFeatures\n\nFEATURES\n\n[Automatic Time Tracking](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/feature\/automatic-time-tracking)\n\n[Tasks & Workflows](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/feature\/tasks-and-workflows)\n\n[Matter Management](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/feature\/matter-management)\n\n[Support & Training](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/feature\/support-and-training)\n\n[Client Portal](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/feature\/client-portal)\n\n[Integrations](https:\/\/marketplace.smokeball.com\/?menu_open=1&selectaregion=5)\n\n[Email Management](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/feature\/email-management)\n\n[Billing & Trust Accounting](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/feature\/billing-and-trust-accounting)\n\n[Daily Digest](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/feature\/daily-digest)\n\n[Automated Forms & Precedents](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/feature\/legal-document-automation-and-management)\n\n[Smokeball AI](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/features\/smokeball-ai)\n\n[Legal Calendaring](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/feature\/legal-calendaring)\n\n[Intake](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/feature\/intake)\n\n[Smokeball Payments](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/feature\/smokeball-payments)\n\n[View All](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/features)\n\nCASE STUDIES\n\n[View all case studies](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/case-studies)\n\n[Maria Loukas One of Perth’s most respected family lawyers, is passionate about embracing legal... Read case study](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/case-studies\/how-archie-has-helped-loukas-law-evolve-and-thrive)\n\n[George Sourris As a technology buff, property law firm **Empire Legal**’s Co-Founder and Practice Director... Read case study](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/case-studies\/empire-legal)\n\n[About Us](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/about)\n\n[Careers](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/careers)\n\n[Partner With Us](https:\/\/marketplace.smokeball.com\/application_forms\/join-the-smokeball-partner-program\/partner_applications\/new)\n\nResources\n\nRESOURCES\n\n[Blog \\>Stay in the loop with all the latest industry news, technology, tips, and resources.](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/blog)\n\n[eBooks \\>Check out our extensive range of practical and insightful eBooks.](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/ebooks)\n\n[Case Studies \\>See how firms like yours achieve success with Smokeball.](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/case-studies)\n\nEVENTS\n\n[Events \\>Supporting the legal industry with ongoing education to upskill and earn CPD points.](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/events)\n\n[Webinars \\>Live and on‑demand sessions to earn CPD points and deepen your Smokeball expertise.](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/events)\n\nSMOKEBALL ACADEMY\n\n[Start Learning \\>Get started with the basics and essentials of Smokeball with our wide range of self-paced training resources and webinars.](https:\/\/support.smokeball.com\/hc\/en-au\/sections\/6262620873879-Smokeball-Academy)\n\nSUPPORT HUB\n\n[Access Support Hub \\>Step‑by‑step guides, release notes and direct access to Smokeball’s expert support team.](https:\/\/support.smokeball.com\/hc\/en-au)\n\n[About Us](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/about)\n\n[Careers](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/careers)\n\n[Partner With Us](https:\/\/marketplace.smokeball.com\/application_forms\/join-the-smokeball-partner-program\/partner_applications\/new)\n\n[Areas of Law](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/practice-area)[Pricing](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/pricing)\n\n[Contact Us](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/contact-us)\n\n[Contact Us](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/contact-us)\n\n[Log in](https:\/\/app.smokeball.com.au\/#\/login)\n\n[book a demo](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/book-a-demo)\n\n[About Us](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/about)\n\n[Careers](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/careers)\n\n[Partner With Us](https:\/\/marketplace.smokeball.com\/application_forms\/join-the-smokeball-partner-program\/partner_applications\/new)\n\n# Family Law documents can now be signed electronically\n![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/5f9d6e2343de7e97532eff4d\/602f8d606b6bfe5071b93420_covid-19-update.png)\n\nThe new “**Joint Practice Direction 2 of 2020 - Special Measures in Response to COVID-19**” was issued by the Family Law Courts on 31 March 2020 in order to help combat the daily practical challenges now faced by [Family Law](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/practice-area\/family-law-software) practitioners as well as prioritise the health and safety of the wider community, Judges and Court staff.\n\n‍\n\n## Among the changes are the following in regard to signatures on Affidavits and other Family Law documents:\n- Affidavits, Financial Statements, Consent Orders, and other documents required to be signed may be **signed electronically** by the deponent typing their name in the signature block.\n\n- Affidavits (excluding where part of a Divorce Application) and Financial Statements may be filed without a qualified witness also signing the document.\n\n- In regard to Affidavits or Financial Statements, at the request of the Judicial Officer, the deponent must be available by telephone, video conference, or in person at a later Court date to formally swear or affirm that document.\n\nThe Practice Direction in its entirety can be accessed here: <http:\/\/www.familycourt.gov.au\/wps\/wcm\/connect\/fcoaweb\/about\/news\/jpd022020>\n\n[‍](http:\/\/www.familycourt.gov.au\/wps\/wcm\/connect\/fcoaweb\/about\/news\/jpd022020)\n\n## Next steps?\nIf you need assistance with using Smokeball to transition to a remote office, please get in contact by calling 1300 33 55 53 or emailing [support@smokeball.com.au](mailto:support@smokeball.com.au). Our friendly [support team](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/features\/support-and-training) are here to help\\!\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/5f686a8d22bc5b0a442a1066\/5f686a8d0e1c3a03f8327350_icon_form.svg)\n\n##### Download\n##### Family Law documents can now be signed electronically\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/5f686a8d22bc5b0a442a1066\/5f686a8d0e1c3a06653272d7_check-white.svg)\n\nThank you! Here's your download\n\n[Download](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/blog\/family-law-documents-can-now-be-signed-electronically)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/5f686a8d22bc5b0a442a1066\/5f686a8d0e1c3a30b33272d5_alert-circle-white.svg)\n\nLooks like we're having trouble\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/5f686a8d22bc5b0a442a1066\/5f686a8d0e1c3a4bc23272d1_x_white.svg)\n\n## Not a Smokeball User Yet?\nBook a live personalised demo to see how Smokeball can help you run your best firm.\n\n[Book a Demo](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/book-a-demo)\n\nAbout\n\n[Our Company](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/about)[Careers](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/careers)[Leadership](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/leadership)[Security](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/security)[Partner With Us](https:\/\/marketplace.smokeball.com\/application_forms\/join-the-smokeball-partner-program\/partner_applications\/new)[Compare](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/compare)\n\nFeatures\n\n[Smokeball AI](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/features\/smokeball-ai)[Automatic Time Tracking](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/feature\/automatic-time-tracking)[Billing and Trust Accounting](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/feature\/billing-and-trust-accounting)[Legal Document Automation](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/feature\/legal-document-automation-and-management)[Matter Management](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/feature\/matter-management)[Support and Training](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/feature\/support-and-training)[Integrations](https:\/\/marketplace.smokeball.com\/?menu_open=1&selectaregion=5)[See all features](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/features)\n\nAreas of Practice\n\n[Family Law](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/practice-area\/family-law-software)[Conveyancing](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/practice-area\/conveyancing-software)[Immigration Law](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/practice-area\/immigration-law-software)[Estate Planning](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/practice-area\/estate-planning-software)[Personal Injury Law](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/practice-area\/personal-injury-law-software)[Criminal Law](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/practice-area\/criminal-law-software)[See all areas of practice](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/practice-area)\n\nResources\n\n[Blog](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/blog)[Case Studies](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/case-studies)[Wall of Love](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/wall-of-love)[Community](https:\/\/community.smokeball.com\/)[Ebooks](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/ebooks)[Events & Webinars](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/events)[Referral Program](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/referrals)[Starting a Law Firm](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/starting-a-law-firm)\n\nSupport\n\n[Support Hub](https:\/\/support.smokeball.com\/hc\/en-au)[Contact Us](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/contact-us)\n\nCustomers\n\n[Customer Support](https:\/\/support.smokeball.com\/hc\/en-au)[Client Login](https:\/\/billing.smokeball.com.au\/#\/login)\n\nFollow us\n\n[Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smokeball_australia\/)\n\n[LinkedIn](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/smokeball-au\/)\n\n[Youtube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCJPALDvCUdNxwMao3C0bVrw)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1\/68db2a3ef03b8ab99ed92950_logo_full_horizontal-OrangeBlack.svg)\n\n© 2025 Smokeball Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 46 664 254 200). All Rights Reserved.  \n[Terms of Service](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/terms) \\| [Website Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/website-terms-of-use) \\| [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/privacy)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1\/68feba98577dabc547d744e8_Compass-ISO-27001-Landscape-Icon-V1.png)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1\/69125e4630ac7785cd9cd0f7_Best%20Software%20Australia%20%26%20New%20Zealand%202025.jpg)![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1\/69125e5c3ec6732df33ff64d_Best%20Software%20Products%202025.jpg)![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1\/69125e6a9b27f733075d0ddb_Get%20App%20Best%20Functionality%202025.svg)![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1\/697ac26772f21a101d0f5fa0_capterra%20short%20list%202026.svg)![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1\/697ac2570f2f3242872c7c17_software%20advice%20front%20runners%202026.svg)\n\n![](https:\/\/px.ads.linkedin.com\/collect\/?pid=708803&fmt=gif)","attrs_readable_markdown":"The new “**Joint Practice Direction 2 of 2020 - Special Measures in Response to COVID-19**” was issued by the Family Law Courts on 31 March 2020 in order to help combat the daily practical challenges now faced by [Family Law](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/practice-area\/family-law-software) practitioners as well as prioritise the health and safety of the wider community, Judges and Court staff.\n\n‍\n\n## Among the changes are the following in regard to signatures on Affidavits and other Family Law documents:\n- Affidavits, Financial Statements, Consent Orders, and other documents required to be signed may be **signed electronically** by the deponent typing their name in the signature block.\n\n- Affidavits (excluding where part of a Divorce Application) and Financial Statements may be filed without a qualified witness also signing the document.\n\n- In regard to Affidavits or Financial Statements, at the request of the Judicial Officer, the deponent must be available by telephone, video conference, or in person at a later Court date to formally swear or affirm that document.\n\nThe Practice Direction in its entirety can be accessed here: <http:\/\/www.familycourt.gov.au\/wps\/wcm\/connect\/fcoaweb\/about\/news\/jpd022020>\n\n[‍](http:\/\/www.familycourt.gov.au\/wps\/wcm\/connect\/fcoaweb\/about\/news\/jpd022020)\n\n## Next steps?\nIf you need assistance with using Smokeball to transition to a remote office, please get in contact by calling 1300 33 55 53 or emailing [support@smokeball.com.au](mailto:support@smokeball.com.au). Our friendly [support team](https:\/\/www.smokeball.com.au\/features\/support-and-training) are here to help\\!","meta_canonical":null}

3. Robots.txt Check

Query:

Response:

4. Spam/Ban Check

Query:

Response:

5. Seen Status Check

ℹ️ Skipped - page is already crawled

📄

INDEXABLE

✅

CRAWLED

19 hours ago

🤖

ROBOTS ALLOWED

Page Info Filters

Filter	Status	Condition	Details
HTTP status	PASS	`download_http_code = 200`	HTTP 200
Age cutoff	PASS	`download_stamp > now() - 6 MONTH`	0 months ago
History drop	PASS	`isNull(history_drop_reason)`	No drop reason
Spam/ban	PASS	`fh_dont_index != 1 AND ml_spam_score = 0`	ml_spam_score=0
Canonical	PASS	`meta_canonical IS NULL OR = '' OR = src_unparsed`	Not set

Page Details

Property	Value
URL	https://www.smokeball.com.au/blog/family-law-documents-can-now-be-signed-electronically
Last Crawled	2026-04-18 18:32:06 (19 hours ago)
First Indexed	2021-06-01 16:52:05 (4 years ago)
HTTP Status Code	200
Meta Title	Family Law documents can now be signed electronically - Smokeball
Meta Description	The “Joint Practice Direction 2 of 2020 - Special Measures in Response to COVID-19” was issued by the Family Law Courts
Meta Canonical	null
Boilerpipe Text	The new “ Joint Practice Direction 2 of 2020 - Special Measures in Response to COVID-19 ” was issued by the Family Law Courts on 31 March 2020 in order to help combat the daily practical challenges now faced by Family Law practitioners as well as prioritise the health and safety of the wider community, Judges and Court staff. ‍ Among the changes are the following in regard to signatures on Affidavits and other Family Law documents: Affidavits, Financial Statements, Consent Orders, and other documents required to be signed may be signed electronically by the deponent typing their name in the signature block. Affidavits (excluding where part of a Divorce Application) and Financial Statements may be filed without a qualified witness also signing the document. In regard to Affidavits or Financial Statements, at the request of the Judicial Officer, the deponent must be available by telephone, video conference, or in person at a later Court date to formally swear or affirm that document. The Practice Direction in its entirety can be accessed here: http://www.familycourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fcoaweb/about/news/jpd022020 ‍ Next steps? If you need assistance with using Smokeball to transition to a remote office, please get in contact by calling 1300 33 55 53 or emailing support@smokeball.com.au . Our friendly support team are here to help!
Markdown	![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=708803&fmt=gif) ![](https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=2092488904402194&ev=PageView%0A&noscript=1) [![Untitled UI logotext](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1/65fa5ac905862b6a7297c037_logo_full_horizontal-OrangeBlack.png)![Logo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1/68d092cb8866db331ea59b9f_4e818335f42d54404eb5904df15ad422_untitled-ui-logo.png)](https://www.smokeball.com.au/) Features FEATURES [Automatic Time Tracking](https://www.smokeball.com.au/feature/automatic-time-tracking) [Tasks & Workflows](https://www.smokeball.com.au/feature/tasks-and-workflows) [Matter Management](https://www.smokeball.com.au/feature/matter-management) [Support & Training](https://www.smokeball.com.au/feature/support-and-training) [Client Portal](https://www.smokeball.com.au/feature/client-portal) [Integrations](https://marketplace.smokeball.com/?menu_open=1&selectaregion=5) [Email Management](https://www.smokeball.com.au/feature/email-management) [Billing & Trust Accounting](https://www.smokeball.com.au/feature/billing-and-trust-accounting) [Daily Digest](https://www.smokeball.com.au/feature/daily-digest) [Automated Forms & Precedents](https://www.smokeball.com.au/feature/legal-document-automation-and-management) [Smokeball AI](https://www.smokeball.com.au/features/smokeball-ai) [Legal Calendaring](https://www.smokeball.com.au/feature/legal-calendaring) [Intake](https://www.smokeball.com.au/feature/intake) [Smokeball Payments](https://www.smokeball.com.au/feature/smokeball-payments) [View All](https://www.smokeball.com.au/features) CASE STUDIES [View all case studies](https://www.smokeball.com.au/case-studies) [Maria Loukas One of Perth’s most respected family lawyers, is passionate about embracing legal... Read case study](https://www.smokeball.com.au/case-studies/how-archie-has-helped-loukas-law-evolve-and-thrive) [George Sourris As a technology buff, property law firm Empire Legal’s Co-Founder and Practice Director... Read case study](https://www.smokeball.com.au/case-studies/empire-legal) [About Us](https://www.smokeball.com.au/about) [Careers](https://www.smokeball.com.au/careers) [Partner With Us](https://marketplace.smokeball.com/application_forms/join-the-smokeball-partner-program/partner_applications/new) Resources RESOURCES [Blog \>Stay in the loop with all the latest industry news, technology, tips, and resources.](https://www.smokeball.com.au/blog) [eBooks \>Check out our extensive range of practical and insightful eBooks.](https://www.smokeball.com.au/ebooks) [Case Studies \>See how firms like yours achieve success with Smokeball.](https://www.smokeball.com.au/case-studies) EVENTS [Events \>Supporting the legal industry with ongoing education to upskill and earn CPD points.](https://www.smokeball.com.au/events) [Webinars \>Live and on‑demand sessions to earn CPD points and deepen your Smokeball expertise.](https://www.smokeball.com.au/events) SMOKEBALL ACADEMY [Start Learning \>Get started with the basics and essentials of Smokeball with our wide range of self-paced training resources and webinars.](https://support.smokeball.com/hc/en-au/sections/6262620873879-Smokeball-Academy) SUPPORT HUB [Access Support Hub \>Step‑by‑step guides, release notes and direct access to Smokeball’s expert support team.](https://support.smokeball.com/hc/en-au) [About Us](https://www.smokeball.com.au/about) [Careers](https://www.smokeball.com.au/careers) [Partner With Us](https://marketplace.smokeball.com/application_forms/join-the-smokeball-partner-program/partner_applications/new) [Areas of Law](https://www.smokeball.com.au/practice-area)[Pricing](https://www.smokeball.com.au/pricing) [Contact Us](https://www.smokeball.com.au/contact-us) [Contact Us](https://www.smokeball.com.au/contact-us) [Log in](https://app.smokeball.com.au/#/login) [book a demo](https://www.smokeball.com.au/book-a-demo) [About Us](https://www.smokeball.com.au/about) [Careers](https://www.smokeball.com.au/careers) [Partner With Us](https://marketplace.smokeball.com/application_forms/join-the-smokeball-partner-program/partner_applications/new) # Family Law documents can now be signed electronically ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f9d6e2343de7e97532eff4d/602f8d606b6bfe5071b93420_covid-19-update.png) The new “Joint Practice Direction 2 of 2020 - Special Measures in Response to COVID-19” was issued by the Family Law Courts on 31 March 2020 in order to help combat the daily practical challenges now faced by [Family Law](https://www.smokeball.com.au/practice-area/family-law-software) practitioners as well as prioritise the health and safety of the wider community, Judges and Court staff. ‍ ## Among the changes are the following in regard to signatures on Affidavits and other Family Law documents: - Affidavits, Financial Statements, Consent Orders, and other documents required to be signed may be signed electronically by the deponent typing their name in the signature block. - Affidavits (excluding where part of a Divorce Application) and Financial Statements may be filed without a qualified witness also signing the document. - In regard to Affidavits or Financial Statements, at the request of the Judicial Officer, the deponent must be available by telephone, video conference, or in person at a later Court date to formally swear or affirm that document. The Practice Direction in its entirety can be accessed here: <http://www.familycourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fcoaweb/about/news/jpd022020> [‍](http://www.familycourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fcoaweb/about/news/jpd022020) ## Next steps? If you need assistance with using Smokeball to transition to a remote office, please get in contact by calling 1300 33 55 53 or emailing [support@smokeball.com.au](mailto:support@smokeball.com.au). Our friendly [support team](https://www.smokeball.com.au/features/support-and-training) are here to help\! ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f686a8d22bc5b0a442a1066/5f686a8d0e1c3a03f8327350_icon_form.svg) ##### Download ##### Family Law documents can now be signed electronically ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f686a8d22bc5b0a442a1066/5f686a8d0e1c3a06653272d7_check-white.svg) Thank you! Here's your download [Download](https://www.smokeball.com.au/blog/family-law-documents-can-now-be-signed-electronically) ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f686a8d22bc5b0a442a1066/5f686a8d0e1c3a30b33272d5_alert-circle-white.svg) Looks like we're having trouble ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f686a8d22bc5b0a442a1066/5f686a8d0e1c3a4bc23272d1_x_white.svg) ## Not a Smokeball User Yet? Book a live personalised demo to see how Smokeball can help you run your best firm. [Book a Demo](https://www.smokeball.com.au/book-a-demo) About [Our Company](https://www.smokeball.com.au/about)[Careers](https://www.smokeball.com.au/careers)[Leadership](https://www.smokeball.com.au/leadership)[Security](https://www.smokeball.com.au/security)[Partner With Us](https://marketplace.smokeball.com/application_forms/join-the-smokeball-partner-program/partner_applications/new)[Compare](https://www.smokeball.com.au/compare) Features [Smokeball AI](https://www.smokeball.com.au/features/smokeball-ai)[Automatic Time Tracking](https://www.smokeball.com.au/feature/automatic-time-tracking)[Billing and Trust Accounting](https://www.smokeball.com.au/feature/billing-and-trust-accounting)[Legal Document Automation](https://www.smokeball.com.au/feature/legal-document-automation-and-management)[Matter Management](https://www.smokeball.com.au/feature/matter-management)[Support and Training](https://www.smokeball.com.au/feature/support-and-training)[Integrations](https://marketplace.smokeball.com/?menu_open=1&selectaregion=5)[See all features](https://www.smokeball.com.au/features) Areas of Practice [Family Law](https://www.smokeball.com.au/practice-area/family-law-software)[Conveyancing](https://www.smokeball.com.au/practice-area/conveyancing-software)[Immigration Law](https://www.smokeball.com.au/practice-area/immigration-law-software)[Estate Planning](https://www.smokeball.com.au/practice-area/estate-planning-software)[Personal Injury Law](https://www.smokeball.com.au/practice-area/personal-injury-law-software)[Criminal Law](https://www.smokeball.com.au/practice-area/criminal-law-software)[See all areas of practice](https://www.smokeball.com.au/practice-area) Resources [Blog](https://www.smokeball.com.au/blog)[Case Studies](https://www.smokeball.com.au/case-studies)[Wall of Love](https://www.smokeball.com.au/wall-of-love)[Community](https://community.smokeball.com/)[Ebooks](https://www.smokeball.com.au/ebooks)[Events & Webinars](https://www.smokeball.com.au/events)[Referral Program](https://www.smokeball.com.au/referrals)[Starting a Law Firm](https://www.smokeball.com.au/starting-a-law-firm) Support [Support Hub](https://support.smokeball.com/hc/en-au)[Contact Us](https://www.smokeball.com.au/contact-us) Customers [Customer Support](https://support.smokeball.com/hc/en-au)[Client Login](https://billing.smokeball.com.au/#/login) Follow us [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/smokeball_australia/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/smokeball-au/) [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJPALDvCUdNxwMao3C0bVrw) ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1/68db2a3ef03b8ab99ed92950_logo_full_horizontal-OrangeBlack.svg) © 2025 Smokeball Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 46 664 254 200). All Rights Reserved. [Terms of Service](https://www.smokeball.com.au/terms) \\| [Website Terms of Use](https://www.smokeball.com.au/website-terms-of-use) \\| [Privacy Policy](https://www.smokeball.com.au/privacy) ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1/68feba98577dabc547d744e8_Compass-ISO-27001-Landscape-Icon-V1.png) ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1/69125e4630ac7785cd9cd0f7_Best%20Software%20Australia%20%26%20New%20Zealand%202025.jpg)![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1/69125e5c3ec6732df33ff64d_Best%20Software%20Products%202025.jpg)![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1/69125e6a9b27f733075d0ddb_Get%20App%20Best%20Functionality%202025.svg)![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1/697ac26772f21a101d0f5fa0_capterra%20short%20list%202026.svg)![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f9c3b963e528f64676e0da1/697ac2570f2f3242872c7c17_software%20advice%20front%20runners%202026.svg) ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=708803&fmt=gif)
Readable Markdown	The new “Joint Practice Direction 2 of 2020 - Special Measures in Response to COVID-19” was issued by the Family Law Courts on 31 March 2020 in order to help combat the daily practical challenges now faced by [Family Law](https://www.smokeball.com.au/practice-area/family-law-software) practitioners as well as prioritise the health and safety of the wider community, Judges and Court staff. ‍ ## Among the changes are the following in regard to signatures on Affidavits and other Family Law documents: - Affidavits, Financial Statements, Consent Orders, and other documents required to be signed may be signed electronically by the deponent typing their name in the signature block. - Affidavits (excluding where part of a Divorce Application) and Financial Statements may be filed without a qualified witness also signing the document. - In regard to Affidavits or Financial Statements, at the request of the Judicial Officer, the deponent must be available by telephone, video conference, or in person at a later Court date to formally swear or affirm that document. The Practice Direction in its entirety can be accessed here: <http://www.familycourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fcoaweb/about/news/jpd022020> [‍](http://www.familycourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fcoaweb/about/news/jpd022020) ## Next steps? If you need assistance with using Smokeball to transition to a remote office, please get in contact by calling 1300 33 55 53 or emailing [support@smokeball.com.au](mailto:support@smokeball.com.au). Our friendly [support team](https://www.smokeball.com.au/features/support-and-training) are here to help\!
Shard	166 (laksa)
Root Hash	8437691411916127766
Unparsed URL	au,com,smokeball!www,/blog/family-law-documents-can-now-be-signed-electronically s443