Difference between revisions of "Family Law Trials in Provincial Court"

Because expert reports have to be served on the other party at least 30 days before the trial date and can be expensive, it is important to consider early on in your case whether you will need expert evidence at trial.  In addition, because there are specific requirements about the use of expert evidence and the form it must take, if you think you might need an expert, this would be a good issue about which to consult a lawyer.  The lawyer would likely also be able to help you with choosing an expert and preparing the instructions to the expert.

Parties heading to trial are usually required to attend a trial preparation conference (except if a party has a lawyer in which case the party does not have to attend as long as s/he is available by telephone to speak with their lawyer if instructions are needed during the TPC) .  The trial preparation conference is a short court hearing with a judge to discuss how the trial will proceed and what, if any, additional steps must be taken to ready the parties for trial.