I just opened the file with the court and served the papers to my stbx. I have the first case conference in 3 weeks. I applied for divorce + custody, access, equalization, etc, everything since we could not agree on anything so far. Now I have to go back to court and create the continuing record. I am self-representing and found out I am missing some info in the documents so far. For example:
- Form 17 - Conference Notice - I indicated the CC would deal with the following issues: divorce, custody, access, equalization, sale of property (matrimonial home), costs, interest.
- Form 17A - CC Brief General - I indicated as issues in sec.11 access to children and equalization of net family property. Sec. 12 i indicated my proposed schedule with the children and disposition for sale of matrimonial home. Sec.13 requested a temp order to set minimal price for sale of MH and to set access schedule as described in sec.12. In sec.21 I asked review of equalization of net family property.
I realize I did not mention anywhere in the application why I deserve 50% access to the children, that I would pay child support according to the guidelines, maintain current life insurance coverage and health and dental coverage for the children, and how I want the financial/equalization issues resolved.
As I thought this is an "informal" meeting, I did not prepare a
document telling my story in summary form in the fact section with numbered paragraphs. I made no reference to any provisions in the legislation (Family Law Act and Children's law Reform Act) which govern my situation and did not provide facts that show I am entitled to the relief I ask for before a judge can order it. (truth be said, I don't know which cases to refer to, exactly). My situation is pretty clear cut: i am fully involved with the children, similar salaries, still living in the home, asking 50-50 access, etc.
Would you please offer any legal references I could include in my summary document?
Is it too late to attach this summary document to the file when i create the continuing record? Do I have to serve the summary document to the respondent? Is there another timeframe that i need to respect in serving?
In this summary document should I give any specific examples like "I take the kids on trips: on May 10 2010 - Quebec City, on July 15 - Aquapark, and so on?"
Thank you!
pinto
- Form 17 - Conference Notice - I indicated the CC would deal with the following issues: divorce, custody, access, equalization, sale of property (matrimonial home), costs, interest.
- Form 17A - CC Brief General - I indicated as issues in sec.11 access to children and equalization of net family property. Sec. 12 i indicated my proposed schedule with the children and disposition for sale of matrimonial home. Sec.13 requested a temp order to set minimal price for sale of MH and to set access schedule as described in sec.12. In sec.21 I asked review of equalization of net family property.
I realize I did not mention anywhere in the application why I deserve 50% access to the children, that I would pay child support according to the guidelines, maintain current life insurance coverage and health and dental coverage for the children, and how I want the financial/equalization issues resolved.
As I thought this is an "informal" meeting, I did not prepare a
document telling my story in summary form in the fact section with numbered paragraphs. I made no reference to any provisions in the legislation (Family Law Act and Children's law Reform Act) which govern my situation and did not provide facts that show I am entitled to the relief I ask for before a judge can order it. (truth be said, I don't know which cases to refer to, exactly). My situation is pretty clear cut: i am fully involved with the children, similar salaries, still living in the home, asking 50-50 access, etc.
Would you please offer any legal references I could include in my summary document?
Is it too late to attach this summary document to the file when i create the continuing record? Do I have to serve the summary document to the respondent? Is there another timeframe that i need to respect in serving?
In this summary document should I give any specific examples like "I take the kids on trips: on May 10 2010 - Quebec City, on July 15 - Aquapark, and so on?"
Thank you!
pinto
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