Applications: Material, Procedures and Costs (Supreme Court) (BC)

Summary

This practice note explains the material used in applications, application process and costs of applications for family law proceedings in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. First, it sets out the requirement of a judicial case conference before bringing an application and the exceptions to that rule. Second, it discusses the material that must be served and filed on an application, including the requirements and components of the notice of application, affidavit and application response. Third, it provides the service requirements of applications. Fourth, it reviews the procedure to schedule, adjourn and reset applications. Finally, it discusses the costs associated with an application, including how the costs are awarded, the discretion level of the court and relevant case law.