Get the order
At the end of the trial, the judge either:
- gives a decision right away, or
- says that they will decide at a later date.
If the judge decides right away
The registry clerk will prepare the order if neither you or the other person has a lawyer. This is required by the Provincial (Family) Court Rules.
The order is effective as soon as the judge makes it, unless the judge specifies a different date.
If the judge doesn't make a decision that day
If the judge says they will decide later:
- the clerk will give you a date to come back to court and hear the decision, or
- the registry will contact you later to give you a date to come and hear the decision.
Sometimes the judge writes a decision that's mailed to you both. Written decisions can be 20 or more pages long. Usually the judge will say at the end what orders are being made.
The registry clerk will prepare the order if neither you or the other person has a lawyer. This is required by the Provincial (Family) Court Rules.
The order is effective as soon as the judge makes it, unless the judge specifies a different date.