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Roadmap to Divorce in Ontario

1. Overview
2. The Court Process (Part 1) - Pleadings
   • The Application
   • The Answer
   • The Reply
3. The Court Process (Part 2) - Court Appearances
   • The First Appearance (Optional)
   • The Case Conference
   • The Settlement Conference
   • The Trial Management Conference
   • The Trial
4. The Court Process (Part 3) – Interlocutory Steps
   • Offer to Settle
   • Motions
   • Questioning
   • Assessments
   • Legal Representation for the Children
5. Alternatives to the Court Process
• Settlement Meetings
• Mediation
• Arbitration
• Mediation/Arbitration
6. Outcomes
   • Separation Agreements
   • Court Orders
7. The Different Courts
   • Newmarket Courthouse
   • Toronto Courthouse
   • Oshawa Courthouse
   • Whitby Courthouse
   • Brampton Courthouse