Family Court Rules

Engagement Summary

The Provincial Court Family Rules (the rules) are used to manage cases and resolve issues within the jurisdiction of the provincial court (parenting arrangements, child support, contact with a child, guardianship of a child and spousal support). The rules also apply to enforcement of child and spousal support under the Family Maintenance Enforcement Act (FMEA).

For more information, please visit the Provincial Court Family Rules Consultation web page.

Engagement Timeframe

October 29 to December 16, 2019

Input received

• Government received 37 written responses, many of which were detailed and specific to the questions in the consultation paper.

Input leads to action:

The responses received have been considered by the Provincial Court Family Rules Working Group and are informing further development of draft rules and forms.