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This step is worth noting because it is practically mandatory to participate in a Judicial Case Conference (or JCC) before further steps in your family law case can be taken. When you have received the other person's Response to Family Claim, you <span class="noglossary">will</span> have to set up a JCC. The form to do this is called a Notice of Judicial Case Conference in Form F19, and the registry <span class="noglossary">will</span> have it on hand. | This step is worth noting because it is practically mandatory to participate in a Judicial Case Conference (or JCC) before further steps in your family law case can be taken. When you have received the other person's Response to Family Claim, you <span class="noglossary">will</span> have to set up a JCC. The form to do this is called a Notice of Judicial Case Conference in Form F19, and the registry <span class="noglossary">will</span> have it on hand. | ||
More information about JCCs and the rules that govern them is available in the [https://supremecourtbc.ca/family-law/before-trial/judicial-case-conference/judicial-case-conference-introduction Online Help Guide] produced by the Justice Education Society. But essentially, a JCC is an informal hearing before a judge or | More information about JCCs and the rules that govern them is available in the [https://supremecourtbc.ca/family-law/before-trial/judicial-case-conference/judicial-case-conference-introduction Online Help Guide] produced by the Justice Education Society. But essentially, a JCC is an informal hearing before a judge or associate judge intended to <span class="noglossary">review</span> the issues between the parties, and see what issues can be agreed on and what can't be. The judge or associate judge <span class="noglossary">will</span> also canvass different ways of settling the action. It's not uncommon for entire family law disputes to resolve at one of these conferences. | ||
It can be very important to have a JCC as soon as possible, as most applications for interim orders can't be made until a JCC happens. There are some exceptions to this rule: | It can be very important to have a JCC as soon as possible, as most applications for interim orders can't be made until a JCC happens. There are some exceptions to this rule: | ||