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The steps which follow the commencement of a proceeding in the Provincial Court are a simplified version of the Supreme Court process. There are fewer hoops to jump through, but also fewer means to extract information and documents from the other side. | The steps which follow the commencement of a proceeding in the Provincial Court are a simplified version of the Supreme Court process. There are fewer hoops to jump through, but also fewer means to extract information and documents from the other side. | ||
<blockquote>'''1. Meet with a Family Justice Counsellor and take the Parenting After Separation Program.''' Family Justice Counsellors can provide information that may help to resolve the court proceeding; they can also serve as mediators if both parties are prepared to try mediation. The Parenting After Separation program is very useful to take, and you should seriously consider taking the course even if it isn't required in your court registry. The program is available online at | <blockquote>'''1. Meet with a Family Justice Counsellor and take the Parenting After Separation Program.''' Family Justice Counsellors can provide information that may help to resolve the court proceeding; they can also serve as mediators if both parties are prepared to try mediation. The Parenting After Separation program is very useful to take, and you should seriously consider taking the course even if it isn't required in your court registry. The program is available online at http://parenting.familieschange.ca. The online course does not replace the need to attend an in-person course if that is otherwise required.</blockquote> | ||
<blockquote>'''2. Exchange Financial Statements.''' Financial Statements are required whenever the payment of child support or spousal support is an issue. Financial Statements are prepared in Form 4.</blockquote> | <blockquote>'''2. Exchange Financial Statements.''' Financial Statements are required whenever the payment of child support or spousal support is an issue. Financial Statements are prepared in Form 4.</blockquote> | ||
