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Each party is also entitled to ask for copies of the documents listed on the other party’s list of documents (see [http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Rule 9-1(13)]) and to ask to inspect (to view) the originals of the documents listed on the other party’s list of documents (see Rule 9-1(12); also Rule 9-1(14)). If the party wants copies of any of the listed documents, that party is required to pay for the copies in advance of receiving them (see Rule 9-1(13)). | Each party is also entitled to ask for copies of the documents listed on the other party’s list of documents (see [http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Rule 9-1(13)]) and to ask to inspect (to view) the originals of the documents listed on the other party’s list of documents (see Rule 9-1(12); also Rule 9-1(14)). If the party wants copies of any of the listed documents, that party is required to pay for the copies in advance of receiving them (see Rule 9-1(13)). | ||
If there are documents that are necessary to prove or disprove a fact at trial but are not in the possession or control of either party, then either party may make an application to the court for the production of copies of the documents by a person or organization or business who is not a party to family law proceeding | If there are documents that are necessary to prove or disprove a fact at trial but are not in the possession or control of either party, then either party may make an application to the court for the production of copies of the documents by a person or organization or business who is not a party to the family law proceeding. This type of application must be served on the person, organization, or business with the documents (see Rule 9-1(15)). For more information on the process for making interim applications, see [[Interim Applications in Family Matters]], in this chapter. | ||
Documents received in the context of a legal proceeding are confidential and not to be disclosed or used for any purpose beyond the scope of the proceeding (i.e. you can't show them to friends or family or use them in another court proceeding), unless by order of the court or agreement between the parties. This is a serious obligation that each party has in relation to both the other party and to the court. If a party fails to honour this obligation, that party can be found to be in contempt of court. | Documents received in the context of a legal proceeding are confidential and not to be disclosed or used for any purpose beyond the scope of the proceeding (i.e. you can't show them to friends or family or use them in another court proceeding), unless by order of the court or agreement between the parties. This is a serious obligation that each party has in relation to both the other party and to the court. If a party fails to honour this obligation, that party can be found to be in contempt of court. | ||