(LPRN)Prepare the court documents

Prepare the court documents

You'll need:

To get Provincial Court forms, you can:
  • download PDF forms from the links above and fill them out on your computer,
  • print the PDF forms and fill them out in pen, or 
  • ask for printed forms at your local Family Court registry.

Following the instructions on the form:

  • Indicate what you disagree with in the Application to Obtain an Order (Form 1) and why.
  • If you don't agree with what the other person is asking for, you must clearly set out what changes you want the court to make.
  • If you want to apply for an order yourself, complete the "Counterclaim (respondent's own application)" section of the Reply (Form 3)
You can either fill out the paper copy of the form the applicant gave you, or fill it out online.

Paper forms

The Reply (Form 3) that you get from the registry is a multi-part form that makes three carbon copies when you complete it. Press hard enough on the top page to make readable copies underneath. If the bottom copy is hard to read, photocopy the original document before you file it.

Online forms

The downloadable PDF of the Reply (Form 3) has instructions on how to complete the form. You can either complete the form online and then print it, or print the form and instructions and fill it in by hand (print clearly using dark-coloured ink).

See our guide, Complete a Provincial Court Financial Statement (Form 4) for detailed instructions for filling out this form.

Remember that you only have 30 days from the time you receive the application to prepare and submit your Reply (Form 3) and (if required) Financial Statement (Form 4). These forms may take some time to complete, so start as soon as possible. If you need help with these forms, see Where can you get help with filling out court forms?.
Updated on 14 July 2020