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Declaration Affirming Parentage under section 12(1) of the Children's Law Reform Act

Ontario Court Services

Source sectionChildren’s Law Reform Act forms — Declaration Affirming Parentage under section 12(1) of the Children's Law Reform Act

Source checked2026-08-08

VersionVersion 2009-11-30

Related explanation

Service

Office of the Children’s Lawyer in family cases

Court: Ontario family courts — court-specific procedure may differ

The Office of the Children’s Lawyer may become involved in a parenting or contact case after a court order or request, but it does not accept every case.

In parenting and contact cases, a court can make an order requesting the involvement of the Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL). The OCL then considers whether it will accept the case and what form of involvement is appropriate. Depending on the circumstances, services can include legal representation for a child or a clinical investigation and report.

An order requesting OCL involvement does not guarantee that the office will accept the case or that a particular type of report will be prepared. The OCL process also does not replace the judge’s responsibility to decide the case. Parties remain responsible for following court deadlines and orders while the intake or assessment process takes place.

Source summary

What this source covers

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Declaration Affirming Parentage under section 12(1) of the Children's Law Reform Act. Its use depends on the governing rule, the issues in the case and any applicable court directions.

Key points

What this is

Ontario Court Services lists this family-law document as “Declaration Affirming Parentage under section 12(1) of the Children's Law Reform Act”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2009-11-30 and effective 2009-11-30.

How to use this form

Read the form together with the current Family Law Rules and any applicable court orders, notices and practice directions. The governing rule determines when the form is required and how it is used.

For exact wording, dates, exceptions and current requirements, read the original source. Binding law and court directions take priority over explanatory material.

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Law and rules

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Binding law / official textToronto Region Practice Direction

Part III — of the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 sets out the procedure and filing requirements for an application to appoint one or more guardians of an incapable adult. Part III of the Children’s Law Reform Act sets out the procedure and filing requirements for an application to appoint one or more guardians of a minor. In addition, the general requirements of Rule 38 governing applications apply to applications to appoint guardians.

Subject to paragraph 30 below, an application for the appointment of a guardian under the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 or the Children’s Law Reform Act should be commenced by filing a notice of application using the Ontario Courts Public Portal or in person at the Toronto Estates Office counter. In the Estates List Confirmation Form , applicants should advise the court of the expected length of time required for the application to be heard, which should not be less than 30 minutes, and whether the application is opposed or unopposed. If an individual is alleged to be incapable of managing property, and a claim for damages for personal injury is contemplated or a personal injury action has been commenced but not resolved, a guardianship application in respect of such individual may be brought on the Estates List.…

Ontario Superior Court of JusticeSuperior Court of Justice — Toronto

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Binding law / official textToronto Region Practice Direction

Section 18

The format for proceedings in the Toronto Region are to be set by agreement of the parties and should be informed by the presumption set out in the Provincial Practice Direction, subject to the discretion of the court. Rule 1.08 of the Rules of Civil Procedure provides the process for parties to request a format for a proceeding in court including how to deal with objections to requests made by other parties. Under Rule 1.08 (1) a party proposing to bring a hearing or a step before the court may specify the method by which the party proposes that the parties attend at the hearing or step in the forms or other documents to be filed in advance of the hearing or step. Rule 1.08 (1) sets out the process for all types of in-court hearings before a judge and/or associate judge set out in Part C.1 and C.2 above. Parties are reminded that the Notice of Motion form, Form 37A, lists the choices of format available. Under Rule 1.08 (4) a party who wishes to oppose a proposed method of attendance shall deliver a Notice of Objection form, Form 1A before the earlier of:…

Ontario Superior Court of JusticeSuperior Court of Justice — Toronto

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Binding law / official textNorthwest Region Practice Direction

Part 2 — Civil Proceedings, Section A Motions (Short Motions , Orders and Endorsements from Regional Motions Court , Long Motions , and Confirmation Forms ) of this Consolidated Practice Direction also apply to motions in family proceedings.

Confirmation forms for all family motions must be filed and uploaded three (3) business days prior to the event. B. Family Conferences

Ontario Superior Court of JusticeSuperior Court of Justice — Northwest

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Binding law / official textDivorce Act

Section 12

Content of notice (2) The notice must set out (a) the expected date of the relocation; (b) the address of the new place of residence and contact information of the person or child, as the case may be; (c) a proposal as to how parenting time, decision-making responsibility or contact, as the case may be, could be exercised; and (d) any other information prescribed by the regulations. Exception (3) Despite subsections (1) and (2), the court may, on application, provide that the requirements in those subsections, or in the regulations made for the purposes of those subsections, do not apply or may modify them, including where there is a risk of family violence. Application without notice (4) An application referred to in subsection (3) may be made without notice to any other party.…

Department of Justice CanadaR.S.C., 1985, c. 3 (2nd Supp.)

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Binding law / official textCentral East Region Practice Direction

Section 17

Recognizing that many separating families will attempt another form of dispute resolution prior to seeking relief from the Court, requests can now be made to obtain the Court’s permission to move directly to a combined case conference/settlement conference as the first step in the case. Rule 17(7.1) allows parties to make this request after they have tried to resolve the issues that are in dispute through mediation or Legal Aid Ontario settlement conference provided they are able to confirm that (i) there are no outstanding temporary issues, and (ii) neither party is seeking disclosure from the other party. These requests can be made by filing a 14B Motion Form along with Form 17G: Certificate of Dispute Resolution. If permission is granted, the parties will be expected to comply with all requirements relating to a settlement conference, including the filing of a Form 17C: Settlement Conference Brief and any additional documentation (for example, a Net Family Property Statement/Comparative Net Family Statement/litigation expert reports/Offers to Settle).…

Ontario Superior Court of JusticeSuperior Court of Justice — Central East

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Binding law / official textCentral East Region Practice Direction

Section 12

All LONG MOTIONS must be confirmed by email to the local Trial Coordinator’s Office. A copy of the Confirmation must also be filed with the court and subsequently uploaded to Case Center. Confirmations (revised form 37B) are due no later than 2pm, five (5) days prior to the hearing date , unless otherwise directed by the Regional Senior Justice or his/her designate. All APPLICATIONS (revised form 38B) must be confirmed by email to the local Trial Coordinator’s Office no later than 2:00 pm, five (5) days prior to the hearing date. A copy of the Confirmation must also be filed with the court and subsequently uploaded to Case Center. Failure of both parties to file a Confirmation and upload to Case Center will result in the long motion/Application hearing date being vacated l) Filing with the Court and Uploading the Long Motion and Application Materials to Case Center…

Ontario Superior Court of JusticeSuperior Court of Justice — Central East

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