A Guide to Procedures in Family Court

Please note: The Forms Assistant referred to in this guide is no longer available. For fillable family and small claims court forms, go to Ontario Court Forms.

• Part 1: Information Before You Start Your Family Case, The Right Court And Resources
• Part 2: Starting a Family Case
  • Application (General)
  • Simple Application - Divorce only
  • Joint Application
• Part 3: Answers
• Part 4: Financial Disclosure
• Part 5: Filing Documents
• Part 6: Serving Documents
• Part 7: Required Steps
  • Mandatory Information Program
  • First Appearance
  • Conferences
• Part 8: Motions
• Part 9: Trial
• Part 10: Motions to Change a Final Order or Written Agreement

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