Ontario · O. Reg. 114/99
FAMILY LAW RULES
Under the Courts of Justice Act
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Ontario Family Law Rules updated: new powers to dismiss abusive cases, secure-treatment court procedures added
Several significant changes have been made to Ontario's Family Law Rules. A new Rule 1.4 gives courts the power to stay or dismiss cases or motions that appear frivolous, vexatious, or an abuse of process — either on…
Family arbitration awards can now be filed with court and challenged by motion under Ontario's Family Law Rules
Ontario's Family Law Rules now formally incorporate family arbitration awards filed under section 59.9 of the Family Law Act into the court process. A party who wants to change a filed family arbitration award relatin…