York Region Law Association
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Notices/Forms Family |
Many of the Federal Divorce Act changes come into effect March 1, 2021. Learn more at the following links:
The Divorce Act Changes Explained
The Bill C-78 Divorce Act Changes: What you need to know (Webinars)
Introduction to Federal Family Law Amendments (Webinar)
As of March 1, 2021, there are new Ontario court forms to be used for Family Law matters. Make sure you are using the most recent forms here.
Moving Ontario Family Law Forward Act, 2020, S.O. 2020, c. 25 - Bill 207 on e-Laws
Recent Notices
Supplementary Notice to the Profession and Litigants in Civil and Family Matters Regarding the CaseLines Pilot, E-Filing and Fee Sharing (September 2, 2020) - UPDATED April 9, 2021
Notice to the Profession and Public Regarding Court Proceedings – April 8, 2021 UPDATE
Expansion of CaseLines and Tip Sheet for Hearings - March 31, 2021
Family CaseLines Demonstration:
April 13, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00PM: Passcode: 976060
Notice to the Profession – Central East Region – Spring 2021 Family Trial Sittings - Feb 16, 2021
Notice to the Profession and Family Law Litigants – Protocol for Family and Child Protection Matters in the Superior Court of Justice, Central East Region (Effective January 4, 2021)
Related Notices and Guides (Justice Jarvis):
- Case Conference Handout - updated January 29, 2021
- Settlement Conference Handout - updated January 29, 2021
- Affidavit for Divorce Guide - effective Jan 18, 2021
As well, the DRO program is restarting effective March 1, 2021 (two DROs on Mondays and Fridays for the month of March at this time, one DRO on those days (at this time) for April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022). The DROs will be dealing with Motion to Change proceedings and parties will be expected to comply with the Family Law Rules governing Case Conferences (hence the handout above).
Documents submitted to the court in electronic format – Document naming protocol - Effective January 11, 2021 (Can also be found in the notice re Expanded Operations of the SCJ at Part C s.8)
Consolidated Notice to the Profession, Litigants, Accused Persons, Public and the Media Re Expanded Operations of Ontario Superior Court of Justice effective May 19, 2020 (May 13, 2020) - Latest update effective April 1, 2021
Notice to Profession: Changes to the Family Law Rules in force August 1 and September 1, 2020
New Forms: 15 Motion to Change 15B Response to Motion to Change
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New O. Reg. 431/20: ADMINISTERING OATH OR DECLARATION REMOTELY under Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act - August 1, 2020 Summary from Ontario's Regulatory Registry |
Mandatory Information Session (MIP) Scheduling (Newmarket) - Effective July 27, 2020
COVID 19: Reopening Courtrooms (July 6, 2020) - Updated regularly
Notice to the Profession, Litigants, Accused, Media and Members of the Public (June 25, 2020)
Order of the Chief Justice Adjourning Child Protection Matters SCJ - May 6, 2020
Superseded Notices
Pre-Covid Info
Ontario's Family Law Limited Scope Services Project
Family Duty Counsel Services as of November 18, 2019
How Can I Help the Superior Court Administration Office?
New Rules on "Special Party" definition and Expert Evidence - Effective September 1, 2019
Memorandum Re: Confirmation of Motions - August 13, 2019
Notice to the Profession - Consolidated Practice Direction Concerning Family Law Cases in Central East Region - Amended July 1, 2018
CYFSA Changes tip sheet (from Spring Family Law Lunch)
CYFSA s.98 Endorsement Sheet April 30, 2018
CYFSA Endorsement Sheet (Protection/Status Review Application)
Practice Advisory Re Long Motions Central East Region - Effective June 19, 2017
Case Conference Rules and Practice
Settlement Conference Rules and Practice
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Trial Scheduling Endorsement Form
Trial Scheduling Endorsement Form - Child Protection
Family Motion Request form (Current)
Registration of Divorce Proceedings Form
Set up or Update Child Support Online
RULE 39 Request to Waive First Appearance
PUBLIC NOTICE Court Transcripts - Effective June 9, 2014
Legislation
Child, Youth and Family Services Act
The following links may be of interest to the Family Law Bar in York Region
Pension Forms from the Financial Services Commission of Ontario http://www.fsco.gov.on.ca/en/pensions/Forms/Pages/default.aspx#Family
Supervised Access Services, York Region www.socialenterprise.ca/supervised-access-services