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This guide provides comprehensive instructions on completing the 35.1 Affidavit for decision-making responsibility, parenting time, or contact. Whether you have legal experience or not, this resource will support you in accurately filling out the form online, ensuring that all necessary information is provided to the court.

Follow the steps to complete the 35.1 form accurately and efficiently.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Begin by entering the court file number at the top of the form, followed by the name of the court.
3. Fill in the applicant's full legal name and address for service, including street, municipality, postal code, and contact information such as telephone and email.
4. Provide the respondent's full legal name and address for service in the same manner as the applicant.
5. Input your full legal name and date of birth.
6. Enter your current address, including the city or municipality and province.
7. In Part A, provide any other names you have used during your life.
8. List the child(ren) involved in this case, including their full legal names, birthdates, and ages.
9. Detail the full legal names of the parents and the names of all individuals with whom the child lives.
10. Specify your relationship to the child, such as parent, grandparent, or family friend.
11. Complete section 3 by listing any other child(ren) you have acted as a parent to, including their names and birthdates.
12. In section 4, provide details about any family court cases you have been involved in.
13. Continue with part 5, detailing any civil protection proceedings you have been a part of.
14. Fill out section 6 regarding any current criminal charges or found guilty offences.
15. Acknowledge any violence or abuse that you are aware of concerning the parenting situation.
16. Clarify if the other party is bound by any civil protection order.
17. Discuss the living arrangements of the child, including caregiver information in section 11.
18. State your plans for the child's care and upbringing, including living arrangements and decision-making authority.
19. Address any special needs the child may have in section 12.
20. At the end of the form, review all entries for accuracy, sign the affidavit before a commissioner for taking affidavits and save your changes. You may then download, print, or share the completed form.

Start filling out the 35.1 form online to ensure a smooth process for your case.