How to change a family order if you can't agree

You must change a family order (an order for custody, access, guardianship, and/or support), at the same level of court (Provincial or Supreme) in which the order was made.

Before you begin — Can you work things out without going to court?

Before you start using these guides, think about your situation. Is it possible that you and the other person can agree on how to change your existing order? If you can agree, you won't have to go to court and a judge or master won't make the decisions about these important personal issues for you. Instead, you can file a consent order.

Consider the following options that can help you and the other party to work things out:

For more information, see our fact sheet Staying out of court.

Tip: If your order was made in Provincial Court and you and the other party can agree, see the Law Centre's information package Changing a Support Order in Family Court Where the Parties Can Agree.

If your order was made in Supreme Court and you and the other party can agree, see our self-help guide How to change a family order in Supreme Court if you agree.

If you can't work things out — Choose your guide

Where was your original order made?