Difference between revisions of "Responding to a Court Proceeding in a Family Matter"

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Certain registries may have special programs or requirements that are unique to the registry. The registry will advise you of what is needed when you file your materials.  
Certain registries may have special programs or requirements that are unique to the registry. The registry will advise you of what is needed when you file your materials.  


In certain registries of the Provincial Court, the parties must meet with a family justice counsellor and, if children are involved, attend a [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1638 Parenting After Separation] program before you can take any further steps in your case. This may apply even if you are seeking a default judgment. The court clerk at your court registry will tell you what is needed. If necessary, the court clerk will refer you to the family justice counsellor and tell you where the Parenting After Separation program is offered.  
In certain registries of the Provincial Court, the parties must meet with a family justice counsellor and, if children are involved, attend a [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2638 Parenting After Separation] program before you can take any further steps in your case. This may apply even if you are seeking a default judgment. The court clerk at your court registry will tell you what is needed. If necessary, the court clerk will refer you to the family justice counsellor and tell you where the Parenting After Separation program is offered.  


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.  
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.  

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