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Form 17A: Case Conference BriefGeneral ONTARIO 2025

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The document is a Case Conference Brief (Form 17A) used in Ontario family law proceedings. It outlines the necessary information regarding the parties involved, including their legal names, addresses, and contact details. The brief includes sections for detailing family facts, issues that have been settled or remain unresolved, financial information related to support claims, and procedural issues that may require expert evidence or additional orders. The purpose of the document is to facilitate discussions during a case conference aimed at resolving disputes related to family law matters.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
Begin by entering the Court File Number and the name of the court at the top of the form. This information is crucial for identifying your case.
Fill in your details as the party filing this brief, including your full legal name, address for service, and contact information.
Provide details for both applicant(s) and respondent(s), including their full legal names, addresses, and contact information.
In Part 1, input family facts such as ages, birthdates, and relationship dates. Ensure accuracy as this section sets the context for your case.
Move to Part 2 to outline issues that have been settled and those that remain unresolved. Clearly specify each issue to facilitate discussion during the conference.
Complete Parts 3 through 5 by detailing any proposals for resolution, financial information related to support claims, and procedural issues that may arise.
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What forms do I need to file for custody in Ontario?

To start a new court case, you always have to fill out Form 8: Application (general) in addition to the form that your case is about. For example, if you have to go to court to start a case about child custody and access, you would fill out Form 8 and Form 35.1 Affidavit in Support of Claim for Custody or Access.

What is a case conference brief in Ontario?

Form 17A: Case Conference Brief. * This form summarizes the issues in the case and the facts that support your pleadings on those issues. The other party will also file a brief, and the judge will read both parties briefs before the case conference.

What forms are needed for a settlement conference in Ontario?

Complete Form 17 (Conference Notice) Form 17C (Settlement Conference Brief) and Form 6B (Affidavit of Service) for the settlement conference and serve and file the forms. In Form 17C, you will need to fill out information about: your family. the issues you and the other party agree and do not agree on.

How many pages can a settlement conference brief be in Ontario?

Settlement Conferences: Settlement conference briefs shall not exceed 12 pages, plus permissible attachments (as defined below) and additional documents that are required below or by the Family Law Rules.

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.

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Can you file for divorce online in Ontario?

With a simple divorce, there is an option to file for divorce online and not go to court. To find out if this option is right for you, please visit the Ontario governments file a divorce application online page.

What is rule 15 of the family law rules in Ontario?

Rule 15 of the Family Law Rules sets out the procedure to change a final order or support agreement. The Family Law Rules guide each step of your family court case and tell you the forms each person must complete.