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The new [https://canlii.ca/t/b8rn Provincial Court Family Rules] rely on ''family management conferences'' and ''settlement conferences'' to try to get parties to settle their issues without going to trial. See the section on [[Case Conferences in a Family Law Matter]] in this chapter. If you are unable to settle your case to your satisfaction, however, you will need to prepare for trial.
The new [https://canlii.ca/t/b8rn Provincial Court Family Rules] rely on ''family management conferences'' and ''settlement conferences'' to try to get parties to settle their issues without going to trial. See the section on [[Case Conferences in a Family Law Matter]] in this chapter. If you are unable to settle your case to your satisfaction, however, you will need to prepare for trial.


Preparing for and going to trial is the most complex part of the court proceeding.  Both steps require careful planning and organization as well as being mindful of the deadlines set out in the rules of court (the [http://canlii.ca/t/b8rn Provincial Court Family Rules]). Some of these deadlines occur a full month before the trial date.
Preparing for and going to trial is the most complex part of the court proceeding.  Both steps require careful planning and organization as well as being mindful of the deadlines set out in the rules of court (the [http://canlii.ca/t/b8rn Provincial Court Family Rules]). Some of these deadlines occur months before the trial date.
    
    
In addition to the information in this section, you should consult:  
In addition to the information in this section, you should consult:  

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