Review the application
You'll need
- The applicant's completed documents:
- The Notice of Application (Form F31)
- The Affidavit (Form F30)
- The Financial Statement (Form F8)
Read the Notice of Application, Affidavit, and Financial Statement carefully to understand what the applicant's asking for.
If you agree with the changes
If you're willing to agree to the other person's requests without going to court, let the other person know that they can tell the judge that the application is not opposed. Generally, the judge will make the order the other person's asking for.
Or you can choose to follow other procedures that are outlined in Change a family order in Supreme Court if you both agree.
If you don't agree with the changes
You must respond to the application within 14 business days from the time you're served with these documents. (If you receive the documents after 4 pm, calculate the 14 days from the next business day.) If you don't respond, the other person can continue with the application and will appear at the court hearing without you. The judge can make orders in your absence.
Consider arranging a Judicial Case Conference
If the applicant doesn't arrange a Judicial Case Conference (JCC) before making their court application, you might want to consider arranging one. A JCC is optional when you're applying to change an order, but having one can save you time and money. The JCC gives you and the other person the opportunity to sit down with the judge and either resolve your case without going to court, or help you to prepare for the court hearing. For more information on JCCs, see Judicial Case Conferences in Supreme Court.