The Legal Rights of Grandparents and Other Family Members to Children
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Family case: step-by-step
Current OCJ step-by-step family-case material covering opening a case, responding, document filing and related court procedure.
Key points
Use current forms
The OCJ directs parties to use the latest versions available from Ontario Court Services.
Use one filing method
The OCJ warns parties not to submit the same filing through more than one filing method.
A portal upload is not automatically a filed document
For the Ontario Courts Public Portal, the OCJ explains that court staff review an uploaded document and advise whether it has been accepted or rejected for filing.
Guided Pathways can help complete forms
The OCJ points self-represented users to CLEO Family Law Guided Pathways and Steps to Justice for form-completion and public legal education help.
Ontario Court of JusticeStarting and responding; filing; current forms and online-filing informationSource checked 2026-08-07
A Self-Help Guide: How to complete Form 35.1: Affidavit (decision-making responsibility, parenting time, contact)
Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: A Self-Help Guide: How to complete Form 35.1: Affidavit (decision-making responsibility, parenting time, contact). 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 “A Self-Help Guide: How to complete Form 35.1: Affidavit (decision-making responsibility, parenting time, contact)”.
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 — A Self-Help Guide: How to complete Form 35.1: Affidavit (decision-making responsibility, parenting time, contact)Source checked 2026-08-08
Checklist for Non-Parents Applying for Decision-making Responsibility
Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Checklist for Non-Parents Applying for Decision-making Responsibility. 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 “Checklist for Non-Parents Applying for Decision-making Responsibility”.
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 — Checklist for Non-Parents Applying for Decision-making ResponsibilitySource checked 2026-08-08
CPIC Restraining Order Information Form (PDF)
Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: CPIC Restraining Order Information Form (PDF). 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 “CPIC Restraining Order Information Form (PDF)”.
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 — CPIC Restraining Order Information Form (PDF)Source checked 2026-08-08
CPIC Restraining Order Information Form (Word)
Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: CPIC Restraining Order Information Form (Word). 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 “CPIC Restraining Order Information Form (Word)”.
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 — CPIC Restraining Order Information Form (Word)Source checked 2026-08-08
Family Adoption Checklist
Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Family Adoption Checklist. 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 “Family Adoption Checklist”.
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 — Family Adoption ChecklistSource checked 2026-08-08
Joint Divorce Application Checklist
Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Joint Divorce Application Checklist. 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 “Joint Divorce Application Checklist”.
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 — Joint Divorce Application ChecklistSource checked 2026-08-08
Motion to Change (Rule 15) Checklist
Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Motion to Change (Rule 15) Checklist. 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 “Motion to Change (Rule 15) Checklist”.
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 — Motion to Change (Rule 15) ChecklistSource checked 2026-08-08