If you’re preparing to bring a motion in an Ontario family court case, there’s one step you can’t skip: filing a Form 14C. This confirmation form is what tells the court that your scheduled motion is still going ahead. Without it, your motion could be taken off the schedule entirely.
What Does Form 14C Do?
Form 14C is a confirmation form used in Ontario family court proceedings. When you file a motion, the court needs to know that you still plan to move forward with it. That’s exactly what Form 14C communicates.
Think of it as a check-in with the court. You’re confirming: “Yes, this motion is still happening, and here are the details you need to prepare for it.”
What Information Does It Include?
Form 14C asks you to provide several key details about your upcoming motion:
- The date and time of the scheduled motion hearing
- The issues to be addressed at the hearing
- The specific materials and documents the judge should review beforehand
- An estimate of how much hearing time will be needed
- Whether the parties have communicated with each other about the motion, or reasons why they haven’t
This information helps the court prepare and allocate the right amount of time for your hearing.
When Do You Need to File It?
After you’ve served all your required motion documents on the other party, you must complete and file Form 14C. You also need to give a copy to the other party.
The deadline is strict: no later than 2:00 p.m., three business days before the scheduled motion hearing date. Don’t wait until the last minute. If you miss the deadline, it can cause serious problems for your case.
What Happens If You Don’t File It?
If you don’t file Form 14C on time, the court can cancel your motion or remove it from the schedule. That means you’ll have to rebook the hearing, which could delay your case by weeks or even months. It’s a simple form, but skipping it can set you back significantly.
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