Private Case Conferences

A Case Conference is required in every family law court proceeding that is defended.

A case conference must take place before a party can bring any motion to the Court for temporary relief, unless there is an urgent basis for bringing a motion before a Case Conference.

a case conference is an early opportunity to meet with the opposing party to obtain assistance for the following purposes:

  • Identifying the issues that are in dispute and those that are not in dispute
  • Exploring ways to resolve the issues that are in dispute
  • Ensuring disclosure of the relevant evidence and information
  • If possible, having the parties agree to a specific timetable for the steps to be taken in the case before it comes to trial

Lawyers who provide Private Case Conferences

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Ottawa Family Lawyer Gerald Yamensky

Gerald Yemensky

Firm: CCY Family Law

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Image of Family Law Lawyer Joseph Hamon

Joseph Patrick Hamon

Firm: Hamon Family Law

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Edith Marie Holly

Edith Marie Holly

Firm: Edith M. Holly, Barrister & Solicitor

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Antoine Merizzi

Antoine Merizzi

Firm: McGuinty Law Offices Professional Corporation

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Gil Rumstein

Gil Rumstein

Firm: Gil D. Rumstein Professional Corporation

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Susan E.  Galarneau

Susan E. Galarneau

Firm: Galarneau & Associates Professional Corporation

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Gregory A. Ste. Marie

Gregory A. Ste. Marie

Firm: Mann Lawyers LLP

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James Jeffcott

James Jeffcott

Firm: Low Murchison Radnoff LLP

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Note

You should be aware that at a Case Conference the Court does not have jurisdiction to make Orders on issues that are contested except for Orders related to ensuring relevant financial disclosure.

The Court can also make Orders that are on consent. Now that the Court has reduced the services being offered, and the resulting delays, a private case conference can be conducted by a senior lawyer to meet the requirements of the Family Law Rules which require the parties to have a case conference before your case can move towards the next step.

Unlike a Case Conference conducted by a judge, a lawyer conducting a private case conference cannot make an Order. However, if the parties can agree on terms, that agreement can be converted to a formal court order on consent.

The lawyers with the VFLP can conduct Private Case Conferences in circumstances where both parties are represented by lawyers. Unlike a Case Conference conducted by a judge, a lawyer conducting a Private Case Conference cannot make an Order. However, if the parties can agree on terms, that agreement can be converted to a formal court order on consent by way of a “14B” motion form to be submitted to the court by one of the party’s lawyers. Once a Private Case Conference is completed, the lawyer conducting the Case Conference will send a confirmation to the court on the attached form.

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