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The Supreme Court is also a lot more formal than the Provincial Court. While it is possible to represent yourself in the Supreme Court, the rules of court used for family law matters, the Supreme Court Family Rules, are complicated and are applied strictly. The assistance of a lawyer is highly recommended. | The Supreme Court is also a lot more formal than the Provincial Court. While it is possible to represent yourself in the Supreme Court, the rules of court used for family law matters, the Supreme Court Family Rules, are complicated and are applied strictly. The assistance of a lawyer is highly recommended. | ||
===Court | ===Court jurisdiction=== | ||
The Supreme Court has authority to deal with the same issues as the Provincial Court and more: | The Supreme Court has authority to deal with the same issues as the Provincial Court and more: | ||
#the Supreme Court has ''inherent jurisdiction'', which means it can deal with every kind of legal issue | #the Supreme Court has ''inherent jurisdiction'', which means it can deal with every kind of legal issue, | ||
#the Supreme Court can deal with claims under the ''Divorce Act'', including making divorce orders, as well as claims under the ''Family Law Act'' | #the Supreme Court can deal with claims under the ''[[Divorce Act]]'', including making divorce orders, as well as claims under the ''[[Family Law Act]]'', | ||
#the Supreme Court can divide family property and family debt under the ''Family Law Act'' | #the Supreme Court can divide family property and family debt under the ''Family Law Act'', | ||
#the Supreme Court may divide assets between people who aren't spouses under the common law or under legislation like the ''Land Title Act'' or the ''Partition of Property Act'' | #the Supreme Court may divide assets between people who aren't spouses under the common law or under legislation like the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8456 Land Title Act]'' or the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/848q Partition of Property Act]'', | ||
#the Supreme Court may issue restraining orders freezing financial assets | #the Supreme Court may issue restraining orders freezing financial assets, and | ||
#the Supreme Court hears appeals from decisions of the Provincial Court. | #the Supreme Court hears appeals from decisions of the Provincial Court. | ||