Can anyone provide information in relation this situation? I'm representing myself and would appreciate to hear of your experience. There doesn't seem to many resources to draw on. Thank you.
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
settlement conf. and trial mgt. conf. combo
Collapse
This topic is closed.
X
X
-
Unfortunately Family Law Rule 17(7) only mentions that the combined conference can exist. The only mention in Canlii is that the combined conferences are ordered to speed-up cases. Your question also is a very difficult Internet search producing no results other than just references to Rule 17(7).
Since as the conferences progress, the forms supporting them increase in complexity as there is much more information to deal with, it would be my guess that you would prepare the documents for the most advanced of the combined conferences. In other words, for the combined settlement/trial management conference, prepare the form 17E: Trial Management Conference Brief with all it's wonderful attachments.
But I would not take this advice to heart without talking to a lawyer or the Family Law Information Centre duty counsel.
I hoped to be able to help you more on this.
Good Luck
-
Originally posted by constantmotion View PostCan anyone provide information in relation this situation? I'm representing myself and would appreciate to hear of your experience. There doesn't seem to many resources to draw on. Thank you.
I haven't heard of a multi-conference being ordered and/or scheduled ever. Generally, what happens is that if both parties are in agreement on issues they can split the discussion between a settlement conference and other conference. This is a rare situation though.
Are you scheduled for a mixed conference?
Good Luck!
Tayken
Comment
-
Originally posted by SillyMe View PostThis does happen usually though, it is because the other side has refused to participate, is MIA or, a summary judgment process is underway. Have you filed the required documents up to this point?
Be there for any conference and if you can't be. Make sure you reschedule it and notify the other party. Don't screw around with the process or avoid it. It will only come back to haunt you.
Good Luck!
Tayken
Comment
-
Thanks everyone for your input. Yes, I filed form 17E - my court date is this week. This makes sense as he was contesting info at the trial management conference and the judge ordered the combo. Bought time before the trial. From my research, I (now) realize they were waiting for the Bill 133 amendment which came into effect Jan. 1, 2012.
I'm assuming because it's partially a settlement conference, each of us will have the opportunity to state our case as the session commences.
Thank you again, it's much appreciated.
Comment
-
Originally posted by constantmotion View PostThanks everyone for your input. Yes, I filed form 17E - my court date is this week. This makes sense as he was contesting info at the trial management conference and the judge ordered the combo. Bought time before the trial. From my research, I (now) realize they were waiting for the Bill 133 amendment which came into effect Jan. 1, 2012.
I'm assuming because it's partially a settlement conference, each of us will have the opportunity to state our case as the session commences.
Thank you again, it's much appreciated.
Interesting that you went from a TMC to a mixed SC/TMC. Sounds like you are close on resolving some issues (if not all).
A lot can be done at a Conference and you have a good judge. At a SC the judge is more interested in hearing "SOLUTIONS" to the "PROBLEMS" not just the "PROBLEMS". So go to the SC with some ideas (be creative) on how the issues in the case can be potentially resolved.
You may even want to research the solutions on CanLii.org and sight the case law you are using for your solutions.
Judges hate being presented with problems. They want litigants to be solution oriented. Be the party who comes to the table with solutions. Flapping your arms complaining about the other party's conduct wins you nothing generally.
Good Luck!
Tayken
Comment
Comment