Application
$5000
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In family law, an application is the official document that starts a court case. It’s filed by one party (called the applicant) to ask the court to make decisions about important family matters.
Answer
$5000
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In family law, an Answer is the formal written response that the respondent files after being served with an Application. It tells the court and the applicant whether the respondent agrees or disagrees with what the applicant is asking for.
Reply
$2000
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In family law, a "reply" is a legal document filed by one party in response to an answer or response that the other party has already submitted to the court. It allows the original party to address or counter any new claims, defenses, or allegations that were raised in that answer.
Disclosure
$3000
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In family law, Disclosure — particularly the Financial Statement and Financial Brief — refers to the mandatory process of sharing detailed financial information between the parties in a case. This is crucial when issues like child support, spousal support, or division of property are being decided.
Conferences
$5000
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In family law, Conferences are formal court meetings between the parties (and sometimes a judge) that help manage and move the case forward — often before a full trial is needed.
Regular Motion
$7500
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In family law, a Regular Motion is a formal request made to the court by one party (either the applicant or respondent), asking a judge to make a temporary or procedural order before the final resolution of the case (e.g., before trial). It is called “regular” to distinguish it from other types of motions like urgent/emergency motions or motions without notice.
14B Motion
$2500
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A 14B Motion in family law (particularly in Ontario) is a simple, procedural motion used to ask the court for an order without having to attend a court hearing, unless a judge requires one.