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Financial disclosure

Financial disclosure lets the parties and the court assess income, support and property issues using actual financial information rather than assumptions.

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Financial disclosure

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

Financial disclosure lets the parties and the court assess income, support and property issues using actual financial information rather than assumptions.

Financial disclosure is a continuing part of many support and property cases. The required financial statement depends on the issues: different prescribed forms are used for support-only claims and for cases involving property or more extensive financial issues. Supporting documents must also be provided when the rules require them.

Disclosure is not finished merely because a financial statement was filed once. Rule 13 contains ongoing obligations and update requirements. Missing or unreliable disclosure can delay a case, affect a motion or conference, lead to disclosure orders and have cost or evidentiary consequences.

Form 13 and Form 13.1

The correct financial statement depends on the claims in the case. The form should be selected by the issues, not by which version seems shorter.

Supporting documents

Income records, tax material, benefit information and property documents may be required in addition to the financial statement.

Keep disclosure current

Material financial changes and the passage of time can require updated statements or documents before conferences, motions, settlement discussions or trial.

Law and rules

Relevant official provisions

Binding law / official textFamily Law Rules

Rule 13 — FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

13. Financial disclosure

Government of OntarioO. Reg. 114/99
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Binding law / official textConsolidated Provincial Practice Direction for Family Proceedings

Part G — : Financial Disclosure

The court expects parties to exchange full and frank financial disclosure as early as possible to avoid unnecessary delay and expense. The parties shall make reasonable efforts to provide this disclosure to the other party in advance of the case conference.

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Binding law / official textConsolidated Provincial Practice Direction for Family Proceedings

Rule 13 — (3.1) of the Family Law Rules addresses the documents that must be included with a party’s financial statement where child or spousal support has been sought. A party should provide an updated Certificate of Financial Disclosure (Form 13A) to the other party with this documentation.

If disclosure cannot be resolved prior to the case conference, the party seeking disclosure must include in their materials a list of the outstanding disclosure in accordance with Rule 13(11.01) of the Family Law Rules . The court may award costs pursuant to Rules 17(18) or 24(7) where a party has failed to comply with their disclosure obligations. Counsel and parties should address all disclosure issues in advance of the settlement conference. Any motions for disclosure must be heard in advance of the settlement conference. More information about financial statements and the documents that shall be exchanged to support a financial statement is available here . 1. Automatic Disclosure Orders Under Rule 8.0.1

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Binding law / official textConsolidated Provincial Practice Direction for Family Proceedings

Rule 8.0 — .1 of the Family Law Rules directs the court to issue an automatic order when certain claims are made in an Application, Motion to Change or Answer. This order requires parties to comply with their financial disclosure responsibilities.

The party who receives automatic order from the court must serve the order on every other party in the case according to Rule 8.0.1(5). A party who has not made all reasonable efforts to comply with their disclosure obligations in advance of the case conference may be responsible for the other party’s costs. Upon filing the originating materials, parties will receive a reminder to attend a Mandatory Information Program (Rule 8.1) and to provide an updated email address on all court documents.

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Binding law / official textCentral West Region Practice Direction

Rule 13 — (3.1) of the Family Law Rules sets out which documents MUST be included with a Financial Statement where child or spousal support has been sought. An updated Certificate of Financial Disclosure must be provided to the other party.

A party who has not made all reasonable efforts to comply with their disclosure obligations may be subject to a cost sanction, directions/terms imposed and/or the adjournment of any motion brought by that party until compliance. In egregious cases, upon motion, continued non-compliance may result in a party’s pleadings being struck or found in contempt of Court. C. Motions to Change The Family Law Rules direct the Court to determine the next steps in a Motion to Change, with a view to ensuring that these motions proceed in the most efficient manner appropriate in the circumstances. The Court is directed to determine the most appropriate process for reaching an expeditious and just conclusion of the case in the circumstances. A new Motion to Change Endorsement form is available here. Parties are encouraged to provide a draft Motion to Change Endorsement form with their materials for the first judicial conference to obtain early direction regarding the most appropriate process for the case.…

Ontario Superior Court of JusticeSuperior Court of Justice — Central West
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Binding law / official textFamily Law Rules

Rule 19 — DOCUMENT DISCLOSURE

19. Document disclosure

Government of OntarioO. Reg. 114/99
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Binding law / official textFamily Law Rules

Rule 20 — QUESTIONING A WITNESS AND DISCLOSURE

20. Questioning a witness and disclosure

Government of OntarioO. Reg. 114/99
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Binding law / official textFamily Law Rules

Rule 27 — REQUIRING FINANCIAL INFORMATION

27. Requiring financial information

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Sources and further reading

Resources for this subject

Official court procedureCourt guide

Case conferences — Ontario Court of Justice

Current OCJ guidance on case conferences, including Form 17A, financial updates, Form 17F confirmation and Rule 17 service and filing.

Key points

Core case-conference forms

The OCJ identifies Form 17 (Conference Notice) and Form 17A (Case Conference Brief) for a case conference.

What the brief covers

The OCJ describes Form 17A as covering family information, financial circumstances, agreed and disputed issues, issues for discussion and proposed resolution.

Financial disclosure may need updating

The OCJ explains that an older financial statement may need to be updated and also points to Form 13A where financial disclosure is required.

Confirmation

The OCJ identifies Form 17F as the Confirmation of Conference and directs parties to Rule 17(14).

Service and filing

The OCJ points to Rule 17(13) and 17(13.1) for service and filing of conference briefs and gives current OCJ timing information.

Conference briefs have special record treatment

The OCJ notes that Form 17A does not go into the Continuing Record unless the judge orders otherwise.

Ontario Court of JusticeCase conference forms, preparation, confirmation, service and filingSource checked 2026-08-07
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Official court procedureCourt guide

Motions — Ontario Court of Justice

Current OCJ guidance on family motions, including motion types, common forms, service and filing, confirmations and motions to change.

Key points

There are different kinds of motions

The OCJ distinguishes ordinary motions, 14B motions, motions on consent, urgent motions and emergency or urgent motions without notice. Rule 14 is the procedural starting point for temporary orders.

Common motion forms

For a motion on notice, the OCJ identifies Form 14 as the Notice of Motion and Form 14A as the affidavit containing evidence supporting or responding to the motion.

Proof of service

The OCJ explains that Form 6B is filed as proof that motion documents were served.

Confirmation of the motion

The OCJ identifies Form 14C as the Confirmation of Motion and directs parties to the current Rule 14 confirmation requirements.

Financial material may need updating

Where a financial statement is required, the OCJ guidance explains that financial information may need to be updated and points to Form 13, Form 14A and Form 13A depending on the circumstances.

Motions to change use a different rule

The OCJ separately explains motions to change under Rule 15 and the Form 15 series, including additional parenting forms where applicable.

Ontario Court of JusticeMotions; temporary orders; service and filing requirements; motions to changeSource checked 2026-08-08
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Official court procedureCourt guide

Settlement conferences — Ontario Court of Justice

Current OCJ guidance explains the purpose and preparation requirements for settlement conferences, including Form 17C, financial updates, offers to settle, Form 17F and Rule 17 service/filing requirements.

Key points

What the conference is for

A settlement conference is used to explore settlement, narrow disputed issues, ensure relevant disclosure and organize the case if a trial is still needed.

Main conference brief

The OCJ guide identifies Form 17C as the Settlement Conference Brief and describes the information it covers.

Financial information may need updating

Where a financial statement is required, the guide explains when an updated financial statement or affidavit of changes is needed and identifies Form 13A for the certificate of financial disclosure.

Offer to Settle

The OCJ guide says an Offer to Settle is required for the settlement conference and points to Rule 18. The offer is treated separately from the continuing record.

Conference confirmation

Form 17F is used to confirm attendance, with Rule 17(14) governing the confirmation requirement.

Service and filing

Rule 17(13) and 17(13.1) govern the conference documents and timing. The guide also explains which materials do and do not go into the continuing record.

Ontario Court of JusticePurposes; Form 17C; financial updates; offers to settle; Form 17F; service and filingSource checked 2026-08-07
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Official court procedureOfficial form

Financial Information Form

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Financial Information Form. 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 “Financial Information Form”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2018-08-31 and effective 2018-08-31.

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.

Ontario Court ServicesOffice of the Children’s Lawyer forms — Financial Information FormSource checked 2026-08-08
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Official court procedureOfficial form

Form 13: Financial Statement (Support Claims)

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Financial Statement (Support Claims). 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 as Form 13, “Financial Statement (Support Claims)”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2021-04-30 and effective 2021-08-31.

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.

Ontario Court ServicesFamily Law Rules Forms — Form 13 — Financial Statement (Support Claims)Source checked 2026-08-08
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Official court procedureOfficial form

Form 13.1: Financial Statement (Property and Support Claims)

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Financial Statement (Property and Support Claims). 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 as Form 13.1, “Financial Statement (Property and Support Claims)”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2021-04-30 and effective 2021-08-31.

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.

Ontario Court ServicesFamily Law Rules Forms — Form 13.1 — Financial Statement (Property and Support Claims)Source checked 2026-08-08
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Official court procedureOfficial form

Form 13A: Certificate of Financial Disclosure

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Certificate of Financial Disclosure. 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 as Form 13A, “Certificate of Financial Disclosure”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2021-04-30 and effective 2021-08-31.

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.

Ontario Court ServicesFamily Law Rules Forms — Form 13A — Certificate of Financial DisclosureSource checked 2026-08-08
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Official court procedureOfficial form

Form 13B: Net Family Property Statement

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Net Family Property Statement. 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 as Form 13B, “Net Family Property Statement”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2009-05-14 and effective 2009-08-18.

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.

Ontario Court ServicesFamily Law Rules Forms — Form 13B — Net Family Property StatementSource checked 2026-08-08
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Official court procedureOfficial form

Form 13C: Comparison of Net Family Property Statements

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Comparison of Net Family Property Statements. 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 as Form 13C, “Comparison of Net Family Property Statements”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2021-04-30 and effective 2021-08-31.

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.

Ontario Court ServicesFamily Law Rules Forms — Form 13C — Comparison of Net Family Property StatementsSource checked 2026-08-08
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Official court procedureOfficial form

Form 27: Request for Financial Statement

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Request for Financial Statement. 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 as Form 27, “Request for Financial Statement”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2016-04-11 and effective 2016-06-30.

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.

Ontario Court ServicesFamily Law Rules Forms — Form 27 — Request for Financial StatementSource checked 2026-08-08
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Official court procedureOfficial form

Form 27A: Request for Statement of Income

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Request for Statement of Income. 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 as Form 27A, “Request for Statement of Income”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2016-04-11 and effective 2016-06-30.

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.

Ontario Court ServicesFamily Law Rules Forms — Form 27A — Request for Statement of IncomeSource checked 2026-08-08
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Official court procedureOfficial form

Form 27B: Statement of Income from Income Source

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Statement of Income from Income Source. 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 as Form 27B, “Statement of Income from Income Source”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2005-08-31 and effective 2006-04-30.

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.

Ontario Court ServicesFamily Law Rules Forms — Form 27B — Statement of Income from Income SourceSource checked 2026-08-08
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Official court procedureOfficial form

Form 27C: Appointment for Financial Examination

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Appointment for Financial Examination. 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 as Form 27C, “Appointment for Financial Examination”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2016-04-11 and effective 2016-06-30.

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.

Ontario Court ServicesFamily Law Rules Forms — Form 27C — Appointment for Financial ExaminationSource checked 2026-08-08
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Official court procedureOfficial form

Form 29J: Statement to Garnishee Financial Institution re Support

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Statement to Garnishee Financial Institution re Support. 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 as Form 29J, “Statement to Garnishee Financial Institution re Support”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2016-04-11 and effective 2016-06-30.

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.

Ontario Court ServicesFamily Law Rules Forms — Form 29J — Statement to Garnishee Financial Institution re SupportSource checked 2026-08-08
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Official court procedureOfficial form

Tip Sheet: Automatic Court Orders for Financial Disclosure in Family Cases

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Tip Sheet: Automatic Court Orders for Financial Disclosure in Family Cases. 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 “Tip Sheet: Automatic Court Orders for Financial Disclosure in Family Cases”.

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.

Ontario Court ServicesOther documents related to family law cases — Tip Sheet: Automatic Court Orders for Financial Disclosure in Family CasesSource checked 2026-08-08
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Official court procedureCourt guide

Financial disclosure in Superior Court family cases

The Superior Court guide explains financial statements and supporting financial documents and points to Rule 13 and the Child Support Guidelines where applicable.

Key points

Financial disclosure is normally required for support and property issues

The Superior Court guide states that claims involving child support and expenses, spousal support or property division normally require financial information and supporting documents to be provided to the other party and the court.

Rule 13 is the main Family Law Rule for financial disclosure

The guide points to Rule 13 and, where child support is involved, the Child Support Guidelines. Delayed or incomplete disclosure can delay the case and may affect costs.

Ontario Superior Court of JusticeWhat is “financial disclosure”?Source checked 2026-08-08
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Official court procedureCourt direction

Superior Court automatic and financial disclosure

The provincial practice direction addresses automatic disclosure orders and current expectations for financial disclosure in Superior Court family cases.

Key points

The court expects early, full financial disclosure

The Superior Court practice direction says parties should exchange full and frank financial disclosure as early as possible and, where possible, before the case conference.

Form 13A helps identify the disclosure provided

For support claims, the practice direction points to Rule 13 documents and says an updated Certificate of Financial Disclosure (Form 13A) should be provided with the supporting financial documentation.

Ontario Superior Court of JusticePart G — Financial DisclosureSource checked 2026-08-08
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Official guidanceGovernment guide

Child Support

Justice Canada provides federal child-support information and links to the Federal Child Support Guidelines and calculation resources.

Key points

Child support is governed by child-support guidelines

Justice Canada explains the federal child-support framework, including guideline amounts, income information and special or extraordinary expenses where applicable.

The applicable guideline can depend on the legal basis for the claim

The Divorce Act uses the applicable child-support guidelines for divorcing spouses, while provincial law and Ontario guidelines can apply in other Ontario family cases.

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Official guidanceGovernment guide

Financial disclosure

Official Ontario guidance describing financial disclosure and the financial statement forms used for support and property claims.

Ontario Ministry of the Attorney GeneralOverview; Financial statementsSource checked 2026-08-07
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Official guidanceGovernment guide

Guide to procedures in family court

Official Ontario guide covering the steps in family court, including documents, service, filing, conferences, motions, trial, and motions to change.

Ontario Ministry of the Attorney GeneralGuide overview and table of contentsSource checked 2026-08-07
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Official guidanceGovernment guide

Supporting financial documents

Official Ontario guidance listing supporting financial documents that may have to be given to the other party for support or property issues.

Ontario Ministry of the Attorney GeneralFinancial documents for support and property claimsSource checked 2026-08-07
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Trusted public legal educationPlain-language guide

How much child support must be paid?

Plain-language orientation to the Child Support Guidelines, table amounts and common factors that can affect child support.

Key points

Guideline tables are a starting point

Steps to Justice explains that the child-support tables use the payor parent’s gross annual income and number of children to produce a basic monthly amount.

The table amount is not the only possible issue

The guide identifies matters such as special or extraordinary expenses, shared or split parenting time, undue hardship and retroactive support as factors that may also need to be considered.

Steps to Justice / CLEOChild Support Guidelines, table amount and factors that may affect supportSource checked 2026-08-07
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Trusted public legal educationPlain-language guide

What is a financial statement? What documents do I have to give my partner?

Plain-language explanation of financial disclosure, the difference between Forms 13 and 13.1, supporting documents and protecting account numbers in filed copies.

Key points

Form 13 versus Form 13.1

Steps to Justice explains that Form 13 is used where the claims are support-only, while Form 13.1 is used where property or debt division is also claimed.

Financial statements are sworn or affirmed

The guide explains that the person signing the financial statement swears or affirms that the information is true.

Supporting documents matter

Rule 13 and the financial-disclosure process require more than the form itself; supporting documents are used to verify the financial information.

Protect account numbers in filed material

Steps to Justice warns users to remove personal identifying and financial account numbers from copies filed with the court while keeping originals available if a judge asks to see them.

Steps to Justice / CLEOFinancial statements; Forms 13 and 13.1; supporting disclosureSource checked 2026-08-07
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