Court File Number - Form 17D: Settlement Conference Brief ... 2025

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The document is a legal form (Form 17D) used in Ontario for a Settlement Conference Brief related to Protection Applications or Status Reviews concerning children. It includes sections for basic information about the child(ren), outstanding issues, procedural matters, and offers to settle. The form requires detailed information about the parties involved, the child's living situation, any agreements reached, unresolved issues, and necessary assessments.

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What to expect at a mandatory settlement conference?

Each judge will have their own method of conducting the conference, but most will discuss: The facts on which all parties agree. Any facts on which they disagree. What each party needs and wants to settle the case.

What does a settlement conference look like?

A settlement conference is relatively short and less formal than a trial, although a judge often will oversee the conference. They may hold it in the judges chambers or in a conference room. If either or both parties have an attorney, the attorneys also will attend the conference.

How long do settlement discussions take?

The average settlement negotiation takes one to three months once all relevant variables are presented. However, some settlements can take much longer to resolve.

How long do settlement conferences last?

Settlement conferences conducted by this Court are generally scheduled for two to three hours and may be one of two such sessions in a given day. Consequently, lengthy opening sessions/statements typical of some private mediations will generally not be entertained by the Court unless permission is obtained in advance.

What is a settlement conference memorandum?

A Settlement Conference Memorandum is a legal document filed with the Court prior to a Settlement Conference. The Settlement Conference Memorandum contains the partys position on issues to be addressed at the upcoming Settlement Conference.

How successful are settlement conferences?

A settlement conference is one way to settle a court case without a trial. In fact, 80% of cases are resolved in this way.

What is the disadvantage of a settlement conference?

One potential con is that engaging in settlement negotiations may portray to the other side that you are not confident in your case. However, this is most often not a concern and the potential risk can be mitigated by a skilled attorney.

What is a mandatory settlement conference brief?

An MSC is a meeting of the parties as part of a case resolution plan. The purpose of the MSC is for the parties to discuss the disputed issues and facts of the case in an effort to resolve their matter by agreement.

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