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This flowchart shows you the steps that can happen in a family law court case in Ontario. It applies only to court cases dealing with child custody and access, child support, spousal support, and property division. It also gives you basic information about what happens and what you may need to do at each step. Your situation may be different.
Steps in a Family Law Case. Three interactive flowcharts help people understand and work through the family law process: "Before you start" takes people through the opening stages, including issues families need to think about and ways to resolve their issues. As an Applicant in a family court case. As a Respondent in a family court case.
- Resolve Issues During The Case
- Mandatory Information Program
- First Appearance
- Conferences
Even after a court case has been started, you can talk with the other party or their lawyer at any time during the case and try to resolve your issues outside of court (unless there is a court order that prohibits you from communicating with each other). If you both agree on how to deal with some or all of your issues at any time during your case, ...
In most situations, once you file an application to start a case in family court, the court clerk will schedule both you and the other party to attend different free Mandatory Information Program (MIP) sessions. If you are the applicant, you: 1. will receive two notices to go to the MIPsession – one for you and one for the other party 2. are respon...
In some cases, the next step after completing your MIP may be a meeting with a court clerk. This is called a first appearance. You and the other party meet with a court clerk to make sure that: 1. everyone involved in the case was served with a copy of the relevant forms and documents 2. all required forms and documents have been filed with the cou...
In most family cases, you must attend at least one conference. Rule 17 of the Family Law Rulestells you what happens at a conference and what you need to do to prepare for one. There are generally three types of family conferences: 1. case conference 2. settlement conference 3. trial management conference A judge may decide to combine different con...
Family Law Rules apply to each step in the family court process. Reading them can help you as you fill out court forms and go through the court process. Some of the laws that apply to family law are found in the Divorce Act, the Family Law Act, the Children’s Law Reform Act and the Child, Youth and Family Services Act as well as Regulations ...
Introduction. This guide provides information for Ontarians who may need to go to court to resolve their family law issues. There are many rules and procedures you must follow, whether you are a self-represented litigant or represented by a lawyer. This guide will help you take the necessary steps at each stage in your family law case, but it ...
The process in a family law case can seem very complicated, especially if you do not have a lawyer to represent you. The length of time a case will take depends on how the process unfolds and your specific situation. For example, if you and your ex-partner both have lawyers, the case may move along more efficiently.
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Family Law Rules The Family Law Rules tell you the court process you must follow in a family law case. This guide refers you to the rules that apply at different steps in the court process, and the forms you are required to prepare. Note: any reference to specific rules or subrules in this guide are referring to the
