Important Toronto Superior Court Family Law Information

Notice Governing the Conduct of Family Law Cases in the Superior Court of Justice

A detailed notice providing extensive information about family law services available in the Toronto Superior Court of Justice, including the Family Law Information Centre, mediation, family court support workers, and other useful practice details for lawyers, clients and self-represented parties.

• Click here to view the Superior Court of Justice Toronto Notice
• Click here to download the Superior Court of Justice Toronto Notice (.doc)

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Practice Direction regarding family cases in the Superior Court of Justice
– Toronto Region

This Practice Direction provides clarification of the process for motions (including urgent motions), case conferences, settlement conferences, trial management conferences and trials that are required under the Family Law Rules. In particular, it sets out the requirements that must be followed and any additional documents that must be provided for each of these events.

• Click here to access the Toronto Region Family Practice Direction from the Superior Court of Justice web site.

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Trial Scheduling Endorsement Form

Must be included in all Trial Management Conference Briefs. Parties must be prepared to provide the information on this form at their settlement conferences.

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Sample Factum for Motions

Facta are required for all motions (except urgent motions without notice.)

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Family Law Orders to be Signed and Processed

Describes the required terms in family court orders and the materials that should be submitted with an approved order.

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