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This is just a rough sketch of the lengthy process of bringing an action to a conclusion. Not every case will need to use all of these steps (some people may not need to have examinations for discovery and others won't see the point of holding a settlement conference, for example), and some steps may need to be repeated more than once. As well, the actual trial process is much, much more complex that my brief description. | This is just a rough sketch of the lengthy process of bringing an action to a conclusion. Not every case will need to use all of these steps (some people may not need to have examinations for discovery and others won't see the point of holding a settlement conference, for example), and some steps may need to be repeated more than once. As well, the actual trial process is much, much more complex that my brief description. | ||
===Financial | ===Financial Statement=== | ||
If a court proceeding involves a claim for spousal support, child support, the division of property or the division of debt, each party must prepare and file a ''Financial Statement'' in Form F8. A Financial Statement sets out a person's income, expenses, assets and liabilities and is sworn on oath or affirmation, just like an affidavit, by a lawyer, notary public, or registry clerk. | If a court proceeding involves a claim for spousal support, child support, the division of property or the division of debt, each party must prepare and file a ''Financial Statement'' in Form F8. A Financial Statement sets out a person's income, expenses, assets and liabilities and is sworn on oath or affirmation, just like an affidavit, by a lawyer, notary public, or registry clerk. |