To black out or remove sensitive information from a document before it's filed or served, so that confidential details aren't seen by the other party or the court. You have a duty to redact irrelevant or sensitive material — for example, a child's address, bank account numbers, or medical information — from documents you file. Redaction is done by permanently blacking out the text so it can't be read. The C8 form is one way of keeping your contact details confidential, but where you have to file a document that contains sensitive information, you should redact the parts that shouldn't be shared.
In Plain English
To black out or remove sensitive info—like bank details or a child's address—from a document before sharing it. It is a way to make sure your private information does not end up in the wrong hands during the case.
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A "gap" is a common assumption people hold going into family court, set against what the court actually does. The bold line below is the assumption — not a fact. The reality underneath is what the court typically observes.
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