Provincial Court — If you can't agree — Information for respondents

How to respond to an application for a final family order

Click on the steps below to see detailed instructions for each step.

Intro	Before you begin your Provincial Court response
Step 1	Review the application for an initial family order
Step 2	Collect documents about your income, if necessary
Step 3	Prepare the court documents
Step 4	Swear or affirm the Financial Statement (Form 4), if necessary
Step 5	Make copies of the documents
Step 6	File the documents
Step 7	Receive notice of the court date
Step 8	Attend the first appearance date
Step 9	Prepare for the family case conference, if necessary
Step 10	Attend the family case conference, if necessary
Step 11	Attend a trial preparation conference, if necessary
Step 12	Prepare for the trial
Step 13	Attend the trial
Step 14	Get the order
Step 15	Register the order with the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (if you want)

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