This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
What happens if I do not respond to the motion to change? If you do not serve and file your response within 30 days of being served, you will have no further rights in the case. The moving party will be able to ask the court to make the order it has asked for and that order may be enforced against you.
​ Decide whether you agree with the Motion filed by the other party. ​ If you agree with the Motion, work with the other party to complete and file a Stipulation. ​ If you decide that you oppose the Motion (or some part of it) complete and file a Statement Opposing the Motion and its supporting documents.
Sometimes, the Judge makes a decision right away. If not, the Judge has 60 days by law to decide the motion.
If the opposing party does not answer, then you have to file a motion to compel the opposing party to respond. The party must answer your request if the court orders them to. If the party still does not answer, they can be held in contempt of court and/or a default judgment can be issued in your favor.
Rule 15 of the Family Law Rules sets out the procedure to change a final order or support agreement. The Family Law Rules guide each step of your family court case and tell you the forms each person must complete.
Failing to file an answer in response to a statement of claim can have serious consequences for defendants in Ontario. These consequences may include a default judgment being granted to the plaintiff, monetary awards, injunctions or other court orders, which can be difficult to set aside or appeal.
If you file a motion to change a temporary custody order, the judge may schedule a hearing to gather facts and information from all the witnesses. The court may, alternatively, choose to make a decision based on the affidavits and other paperwork you and the other parent submit.
Temporary reliefs require a special hearing that provides an impermanent solution based on the circumstances and are typically resolved through settlement negotiations or mediation. When a judge grants a motion for temporary relief, the order will only remain in effect until the formal proceedings are completed.
Things You Should Know Write your legal argument by stating the rule and explaining how your facts apply to it. Then, add your signature, a Certificate of Service, and a Notice of Hearing. File your motion with the clerk of court overseeing your case. Then, give copies to each defendant.