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What should I do if I want to keep my driver’s licence?

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Important: The information contained in this guide is general information only. It is not legal advice.You may want to ask a lawyer for help. If you need help finding a lawyer, contact the Lawyer Referral Service at 1-800-268-8326. You can also contact Legal Aid Ontario at 416-979-1446, or toll-free at 1-800-668-8258.

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Inside this Guide:

Why have I received a Notice of Driver’s Licence Suspension? . . . . . . . . . . 4

What choices do I have now? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 • Bringyourpaymentsuptodate.

• MakeapaymentplanwiththeFamilyResponsibilityOffice.

• GetaRefrainingOrderfromthecourt.

How do I make a motion to the court for a Refraining Order? . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Where can I get more help and information? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Tips for support payors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

What is the Family Responsibility Office? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Glossary: Important terms you should understand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Appendix: Sample forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 • SampleAffidavit(FLRForm14A)

• SampleNoticeofMotion(FLRForm14)


What should I do if I have received a Notice of Default Hearing?

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Why have I received a Notice of Driver’s Licence Suspension?Ifyouhavenotmadeyoursupportpayments,theFamilyResponsibilityOfficemaybegintheprocessofsuspendingyourdriver’slicencebymailingyouadocumentcalledaFirstNoticeofDriver’s Licence Suspension.

When will my driver’s licence be suspended?Yourdriver’slicencewillbesuspended30daysafterthedateofyourFirstNoticeofDriver’sLicenceSuspension.The deadline date is set out in your notice.

EffectiveDecember2010,driverswhoselicenceshavebeensuspendedfornon-paymentofchildsupportmayhavethevehicletheyaredrivingimpoundedbypolice for seven days if caught driving with a suspended licence(RoadSafetyAct,2009).

How can I keep my driver’s licence? Ifyoudonotwanttoloseyourdriver’slicence,youmusttakeactionbeforethedeadlinedatesetoutinyourFirstNoticeofDriver’sLicenceSuspension.Therearethreewaysyoucankeepyour driver’s licence: • Immediately pay all the arrears owing. • EnterintoavoluntaryarrearspaymentplanwiththeFamilyResponsibilityOffice. • Ask the court for a Refraining Order.

Note: ARefrainingOrderisacourtorderthatpreventstheFamilyResponsibilityOfficefromsuspending your driver’s licence for a temporary period of time. You cannot get a Refraining OrderafterthedeadlineprovidedintheFirstNoticehasexpired.

Youcanlearnmoreinthenextsectionofthisbooklet,called“WhatchoicesdoIhavenow?”

MythTheFamilyResponsibilityOfficedeterminestheamountofthesupportpaymentsinasupport order.

FactThejudgedeterminestheamountofthesupportpaymentinasupportorder.TheFamilyResponsibilityOfficeensuresthatthosesupportpaymentsflowfromthepayortotherecipient.



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What choices do I have now?

1. Immediately pay all the arrears owingYoucankeepyourdriver’slicencebypayingallofthemoneyyouowe.Here’show: 1. ContacttheFamilyResponsibilityOfficeat416-326-1817ortoll-free1-800-267-4330to speak to your case contact to find out how much you owe in late payments. Please have yourseven-digitcasenumberready. 2. Discuss payment methods. 3. Pay the full amount you owe.

Remember,youmuststillmakeyoursupportpaymentseverymonthtoavoidreceivinganotherNoticeofDriver’sLicenceSuspension.

2. Enter into a voluntary arrears payment plan with the Family Responsibility OfficeYoucankeepyourdriver’slicencebycontactingtheFamilyResponsibilityOfficeandworkingoutapaymentagreement.Here’show: 1. ContacttheFamilyResponsibilityOfficeat416-326-1817ortoll-free1-800-267-4330 tospeaktoyourcasecontact.Pleasehaveyourseven-digitcasenumberready. 2. Explainthatyouarebehindinyourpaymentsandwouldliketomakeapaymentplan. 3. TheFamilyResponsibilityOfficewillhelpyouworkoutaVoluntaryArrearsPayment Schedule. 4.Makeyourpayments.

TheVoluntaryArrearsPaymentSchedulewillhelpyoutopayyourarrears,butyoumuststillmakeyourongoingsupportpaymentseverymonthtoavoidreceivingaFinalNoticeofDriver’s Licence Suspension.

3. Ask the court for a Refraining OrderYoucangotocourtandaskthatyourdriver’slicencenotbesuspended.ThisiscalledaRefraining Order.

What is a Refraining Order?ARefrainingOrderisanordermadebythejudgethatwillrequireyoutostartaMotiontoChangeyourcurrentsupportorder.ARefrainingOrdermayalsorequireyouto:

• ProvideyourfinancialinformationtotheFamilyResponsibilityOffice.

• Makeongoingpayments.

• Makepaymentsonthearrears.

IfthecourtissuesaRefrainingOrder,thejudgewillordertheFamilyResponsibilityOfficenotto suspend your driver’s licence.

Why would I decide to get a Refraining Order?Usually,youwoulddecidetogetaRefrainingOrderbecause:

• YoucannotreachapaymentagreementwiththeFamilyResponsibilityOffice.

• Youbelievethattheamountofsupportyoupayshouldbechanged.

• You have already applied to change the amount of support you must pay.

How do I get a Refraining Order?Contactthecourtassoonaspossible,astherefrainingmotionmustbeheardbeforethedeadlinesetoutintheFirstNotice.

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How do I make a motion to the court for a Refraining Order?

There are nine steps you must take to make a motion to the court for a Refraining Order. Every stepisimportant.Youcanusethissimplechecklisttobesureyouhavecompletedeachstep.

□ Step1Findoutwhichcourtyoushouldbemakingamotionto.

□ Step2Gathertheinformationandformsyouwillneed.

□ Step3Fillouttheforms.

□ Step4Getahearingdate.

□ Step5GivecopiesofyourformstotheFamilyResponsibilityOffice.

□ Step6Fileyourformswiththecourt.

□ Step 7 Confirm that you will attend court.

□ Step8Gotocourtonyourhearingdate.

□ Step9Takethestepsorderedbythecourt.

YoucanalsogetinformationonobtainingamotionforaRefrainingOrderfromFamilyLawInformation Centres located in provincial courts across Ontario. To find the nearest location, please go to www.ontariocourts.on.ca.

Important Date!TheFirstNoticeofDriver’sLicenceSuspensionthatwassenttoyouinthemailincludesadeadline.Ifyoudonottakeaction(optionsonpage5in“WhatchoicesdoIhavenow?”)beforethisdeadline,yourdriver’slicencewillbesuspended.IfyouhavereceivedaFinalNoticeofDriver’sLicenceSuspension,youmustbringyourpaymentsuptodatewithin15daysoryourdriver’slicencewillbesuspended.MakingamotionforaRefrainingOrderisnotanoptionafteryoureceiveaFinalNotice.YoucancheckyournoticetoseeifitisaFirstNoticeoraFinalNotice.


Step 1 Find out in which court you should be making a motion toFamilylawmatters,likechildsupportandspousalsupport,canbeheardinoneofthesecourts:

• TheOntarioCourtofJustice–formerlyknownastheOntarioCourt(ProvincialDivision)

• TheSuperiorCourtofJustice–formerlyknownastheOntarioCourt(GeneralDivision)

• TheFamilyCourtbranchoftheSuperiorCourtofJustice–formerlyknownasthe

UnifiedFamilyCourt

Normally,youwillbringyourmotiontothesamelevelofcourtthatmadeyoursupportorder.Youcanfindthenameofthecourtonyoursupportorderdocument.Youcanbringyourmotion to that court, either where you live, or where the person receiving the support lives.

If you do not have a copy of your support order: youcangetacopyfromthecourtoffice.Ifyoudonotrememberthecourtwhereyourorderwasmade,youcancalltheFamilyResponsibilityOfficeandaskforthatinformation.

Important to know. YoucanfindalistofOntariocourtaddressesandphonenumbersonlineat www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca.

Step 2 Gather the information and forms you will needBeforeyoubeginyouwillneed:

• acopyofyourFirstNoticeofDriver’sLicenceSuspension

• a copy of your support order

• yourFamilyResponsibilityOfficecasenumber(foundontheFirstNotice)

• yourcourtfilenumber(foundonthesupportorder)

• two pieces of valid identification, including valid photo identification such as a driver’s licence, passport or photo health card

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• ablankRefrainingOrder(FROForm6),availablefromtheFamilyResponsibilityOffice websiteatontario.ca/fro

• FinancialStatement(FROForm4),availablefromtheFamilyResponsibilityOffice websiteatontario.ca/froorFinancialStatement(FLRForm13),availableat www.ontariocourtforms.on.ca

• thefollowingFamilyLawRulescourtforms,whichyoucangetatanyfamilycourtoffice, or online at www.ontariocourtforms.on.ca: o NoticeofMotion(FLRForm14) o Affidavit(FLRForm14A) o Confirmation(FLRForm14C) o AffidavitofService(FLRForm6B)

Where to get helpIf you need help filling out these forms, you may want to get advice from a lawyer. You can alsovisittheFamilyLawInformationCentre(FLIC)atyourlocalfamilycourt.

If you do not have a copy of your support order, contact the court at which the order was made for a copy.

Step 3 Fill out the formsNotice of Motion Form (FLR Form 14)This form allows you to tell the judge that you are seeking a Refraining Order to prevent the suspension of your driver’s licence. It also shows the day and time you will go to court. You will getthisdayandtimebyvisitingthefamilycourtofficelaterintheprocess(seeStep4).

Affidavit (FLR Form 14A)This form allows you to provide your side of the facts, which the judge will use to make a decisionaboutyourmotion.Itisyourchancetotellyourstorytothejudgeinaclearandconvincingway.EverythingyouneedtotellthejudgemustbewrittendownintheAffidavit.Youmaynotbeallowedtotellthejudgeanythingelsewhenyougotocourt.Forthatreason,itisextremelyimportantthattheinformationyouprovideis:

• accurate and complete

• clear and specific

• detailed enough to provide all the information the judge will need

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AnAffidavitmustbeswornoraffirmed.Whenyouswearanoathoraffirmadocument,itmeansyouarepromisingthattheinformationinthedocumentistrue.YoucanbechargedforcommittingacrimeifyoudonottellthetruthwhenyouswearoraffirmyourAffidavit.

Where can you swear or affirm the Affidavit?YoucanswearanoathoraffirmyourAffidavitinfrontofalawyer,ajusticeofthepeace,anotarypublicoracommissionerfortakingaffidavits.Youshouldbeabletogetthisdoneatafamilycourt.Besuretobringtwovalidpiecesofidentificationwithyou,includingvalidphotoidentification such as a driver’s licence, passport or photo health card.

Financial Statement (FRO Form 4) or Financial Statement (FLR Form 13)YoumustalsofilloutandswearoraffirmaFinancialStatement.Thisprovidesthecourtwithimportantinformationaboutyourfinances including:

• the amount and sources of your income

• theamountofyourlivingexpenses

• theamountofyourassetsanddebts

TolearnmoreabouthowtofilloutaFinancialStatement,visitthewebsiteoftheMinistryoftheAttorneyGeneraltogetthepublication“AGuidetoProceduresinFamilyCourt”.Youwillfind this guide at: www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/guides.

Step 4 Get a hearing dateYoumustservetheFamilyResponsibilityOfficeatleastfourdaysbeforeyourhearingdate.Ifyouhavelessthanfourdays,besuretoservetheFamilyResponsibilityOfficeassoonaspossible.

Youcancallorvisitthefamilycourtofficetogetahearingdateforyourmotion.ThehearingdatemustbefilledinonyourNoticeofMotion.Youmaybeaskedtocometothefamilycourtofficeinpersontogetahearingdate.Ifso,youshouldbringatleastonecopyofallyourdocuments plus the originals.


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Step 5 Give copies of your forms to the Family Responsibility Office.Onceyouhaveahearingdateforyourmotion,youwillneedtoprovidetheFamilyResponsibilityOfficewithacopyofyourdocuments.Thisisanimportantpartoftheprocess.Inlegalterms,itiscalledservice.Whenyouserveyourforms,youaretellingtheFamilyResponsibilityOfficewhatyouintendtoshowincourt.

You can serve your forms in two ways:

1. byfaxto416-240-2402

2. bymailordeliverytothe: LegalServicesBranch

FamilyResponsibilityOffice MinistryofCommunityandSocialServices 125SirWilliamHearstAvenue,7thFloor NorthYorkONM3M0B5

Note:IfyouaresendingorservingcourtdocumentstotheFamilyResponsibilityOffice,alldocumentsmustinclude“LegalServicesBranch”ontheenvelopeorthefrontofthedocument.

AfteryouhaveservedyourformstotheFamilyResponsibilityOffice,youmustfilloutandswearoraffirmanAffidavitofService(FLRForm6B).(MoreinformationaboutthisforminStep3above.)ThisformtellsthecourtthatyouhavegivenacopyofyourdocumentstotheFamilyResponsibilityOffice.

ReminderYourmotionmustbeheardincourtbeforethedeadlinedateonyourFirstNoticeofDriver’sLicenceSuspension.Yourhearingdatecannotbeafterthedeadlinedate.


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Step 6 File your forms with the courtYou must take your original documents to the court and give them to the family court clerk. In legal terms, this is called filing. These are the documents you will need to file:

• NoticeofMotion

• Affidavitandattachedexhibits(seeSampleAffidavitintheappendixforinstructions)

• FinancialStatement

• AffidavitofService

The court clerk keeps a file on your case called a Continuing Record. It contains all of the documentsthathavebeenfiledonyourcase,andatableofcontentslistingthesedocuments.The court clerk will ask you to add your documentstothisfile,andtoupdatethetableofcontents.IfnoContinuingRecordexistsyoumaybeaskedbythecourtclerktocreateone.

Step 7 Confirm that you will attend court.You need to tell the court that you will attend on your hearing date, and that you are ready to goahead.YoucandothisbyfillingouttheConfirmationform(FLRForm14C).Youcanfaxthisformtothecourt,orbringtheformtothecourtinperson.Youmustdeliverthisformtothecourtnolaterthan2:00intheafternoon,twodaysbeforeyourhearingdate.Ifyoumissthisdeadline, the court may refuse to hear your motion.

Important DateYoumustfileyourdocumentswiththecourtatleastfourdaysbeforeyourcourtdate.Ifyounolongerhavefourdays,besuretofileyourdocumentsassoonaspossible.


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Step 8 Go to court on your hearing dateYoushouldarriveatthecourtatleast30minutesbeforethetimeofyourhearing.Besuretobringcopiesofallofthedocumentsyouhavefiledwiththecourt.

Beforeyourcourtappearance,youshouldmeetwiththeFamilyResponsibilityOfficelawyer,who will call your name in the waiting room. The purpose of this meeting is to attempt to makepaymentarrangementswiththeFamilyResponsibilityOffice.

IfyouandtheFamilyResponsibilityOfficelawyeragreeonpaymentterms,thenyouwillbeabletogetaRefrainingOrderonconsentincourt.IfyoudonotreachanagreementwiththeFamilyResponsibilityOfficelawyer,thenthejudgewillmakethedecision.

IfyouaregivenaRefrainingOrderincourt,thejudgewillrequireyoutostartaMotiontoChangeyoursupportorder.Thejudgemayalsoimposeconditionsthatyoumustmeet.Forexample,thejudgemaydecidethatyoumust:

• providefinancialinformationtotheFamilyResponsibilityOffice

• make ongoing payments

• make payments on the arrears

How can I start a Motion to Change?YoucanlearnmoreaboutstartingaMotiontoChangeontheFamilyResponsibilityOfficewebsite,under“InformationforPeoplePayingSupport,HowdoIchangemysupportorder,endsupportorlowermypayment?”

If you do not have a lawyer, you may want to speak with duty counsel upon your arrival. DutycounselarelawyerspaidbyLegalAidOntariowhoworkinfamilycourts.Ifyouarenotrepresentedbyalawyer,dutycounselcanhelpyouby:

• givingyoubasiclegalinformationandadvice

• helping you prepare documents

• assisting you in the courtroom, in some cases

• helpingyounegotiatesettlementtermswiththeFamilyResponsibilityOfficelawyerwho willalsobeattendingcourtthatday


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Step 9 Take the steps ordered by the court.IfthejudgehasorderedyoutostartaMotiontoChangeyoursupportorder,youmustdo this within 20 days of receiving the Refraining Order. You will also need to provide the FamilyResponsibilityOfficewithacopyofyourMotiontoChange.

Besuretodoeverythingthejudgemayhaveorderedyoutodo.Forexample,thejudgemay order that you pay a certain amount of money, or take other steps.

IfyoudonotstartaMotiontoChange,ortaketheotherstepsorderedbythejudge,yourRefrainingOrderwillterminate.ThismeanstheFamilyResponsibilityOfficecansuspendyour driver’s licence.

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Where can I get more help and information?

Family Responsibility OfficeWeb: ontario.ca/fro TTY: 1-866-545-0083 Fax: (416)240-2401

General Information24-Hour Automated Info Line 416-326-1818 Toll-free: 1-800-267-7263

To speak to your case contact,Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., call: 416-326-1817 Toll-free: 1-800-267-4330 Interjurisdictional Support Order Unit FamilyResponsibilityOffice ISO Unit P.O.Box600 Steeles West Post Office Toronto ON M3J 0K8 CanadaToronto: 416-240-2410Toll-free: 1-800-463-3533

Correspondence (not for payments) FamilyResponsibilityOffice

MinistryofCommunityandSocialServices P.O.Box200 Station A Oshawa ON L1H0C5

Payments (not for letters) FamilyResponsibilityOffice MinistryofCommunityandSocialServices P.O.Box2204 Station P TorontoON,M5S3E9 *Alwaysincludeyourseven-digitcasenumberandfirstandlastnameonallpayments.


Driver’s Licence Suspension FamilyResponsibilityOffice

MinistryofCommunityandSocialServices P.O.Box200 Station A OshawaONL1H0C5

Fax: 416-240-2407

Court Forms Availableatthefamilycourtofficeoratwww.ontariocourtforms.ca

Legislation Availableonlineatwww.e-laws.gov.on.ca

Publications OntarioToronto: 416-326-5300Canada: 1-800-668-9938Web: www.publications.gov.on.ca

Legal Information FamilyLawInformationCentre(FLIC).Located in your local family court. Legal Aid OntarioToronto: (416)979-1446Ontario: 1-800-668-8258Fax: 416-979-8669 Web: www.legalaid.on.ca

Lawyer Referral Service Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1-800-268-8326 416-947-3330(withinGTA)Web: www.lsuc.on.ca

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Tips for support payors

Herearesometipsthatwillhelpyouavoidproblemswithyourchildsupportorspousalsupport:

• Pay your support in full and on time to avoid enforcement action.

• MakeyoursupportpaymentsthroughtheFamilyResponsibilityOffice.Donotpay the support recipient directly.

• Alwaysincludeyourseven-digitcasenumberandyourfirstandlastnameonyour paymentandinallcommunicationwiththeFamilyResponsibilityOffice.

• If your financial situation changes, you may wish to contact a lawyer to find out what youroptionsare.TheFamilyResponsibilityOfficecannotchangetheamountof support you pay. If you want the amount of support to change, you must commence a MotiontoChange.

• Ifyoufallbehindonyourpayments,youshouldcontacttheFamilyResponsibility Officetomakepaymentarrangementswithyourcasecontact.Youwillbeaskedtofill outaFinancialStatementandadocumentcalledaVoluntaryArrearsPaymentSchedule (VAPS).

• TelltheFamilyResponsibilityOfficeaboutanychangestoyourname,addressor incomesourcewithin10daystoavoidfileerrorsandpossibleenforcementaction.

• Keepyourownrecords(paystubs,copiesofcancelledcheques,receipts).TheFamily ResponsibilityOfficedoesnotprovideayear-endstatementforincometaxpurposes.

• Ifyoubelievethatyoursupporthasended,youshouldcontacttheFamily ResponsibilityOffice.

• If you need a change to your support order, you can get advice from a lawyer, or contact yourlocalLegalAidOffice.LookintheYellowPagesunder“legalaid.”Youcanalso meetwithanAdviceLawyeratthefamilycourtorvisittheFamilyLawInformation Centres(FLIC)forhelp.FLICsarelocatedatallfamilycourtlocationsacrossOntario.For informationonthelocationoftheFLICnearestyou,visitwww.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca.

• If you need help finding a lawyer, contact the Lawyer Referral Service for a free half-hour consultation at 1-800-268-8326.

Forupdatedinformationonyourcase,calltheFamilyResponsibilityOfficeautomatedinformationlineat1-800-267-7263,24hoursaday,sevendaysaweek.HaveyourFamilyResponsibilityOfficecasenumberandPersonalIdentificationNumber(PIN)ready.

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What is the Family Responsibility Office?

TheFamilyResponsibilityOfficereceiveseverysupportordermadebyanOntariocourt.Itenforcesthesesupportordersbyensuringthatsupportpaymentsaremade.Ifpaymentsarenotmade,theFamilyResponsibilityOfficecantakelegalaction.

TheFamilyResponsibilityOfficeenforcesdomesticcontractsaswellascourt-orderedsupport.

It is important to understand that the FamilyResponsibilityOfficeonlyenforcesthose parts of an order or agreement dealingwithsupport.TheFamilyResponsibilityOfficedoesnotbecomeinvolved in child custody or access issues.

TheFamilyResponsibilityOfficeisadivisionoftheMinistryofCommunityandSocial Services and operates under the authorityoftheFamilyResponsibilityandSupport Arrears Enforcement Act, 1996.

TheFamilyResponsibilityOfficealsoworkswithenforcementprogramsinotherjurisdictionsthathavereciprocalarrangementswithOntariotocollectanddistributesupportpaymentsin situations where one parent lives outside of Ontario under the authority of the Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act, 2002.

MythThejudgecanchangetheamountofthesupportataDefaultHearing.

FactThejudgecannotchangetheamountofyoursupportpaymentsataDefaultHearing.Ifyouwanttheamountofsupporttochange,youmustcommenceaMotiontoChange.


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Glossary: Important Terms You Should Understand

Arrears: Anotherwordforbalanceowing.Itistheamountofsupportpaymentsthatapayorhasmissed and owes to a recipient.

Commissioner for Taking Affidavits: Apersonwhoisauthorizedtoadministeroathsortakeaffidavits,suchasalawyer,MPP,municipalofficialorcourtofficial.

Domestic Contract: A legal document in which the support payor and support recipient have agreed on the amountofsupporttobepaid.

FLR: ThisacronymstandsforFamilyLawRules.TheseRulesarearegulationundertheCourtsofJustice Act. The Rules and the associated forms apply to your Refraining Order. You can find these Rules online at www.e-laws.gov.on.ca.Theformscanbelocatedatwww.ontariocourtforms.on.ca.

Payor: Thepersonwhoisrequiredtopaysupportunderasupportorderordomesticcontract.

Recipient: The person who is entitled to receive support under a support order or agreement/domestic contract.

Refraining Order:AcourtorderthatpreventsFROtheFamilyResponsibilityOfficefromsuspendingyourdriver’slicence for a temporary period of time. You cannot get a Refraining Order after the deadline providedintheFirstNoticehasexpired.

Support Order: An order for the payment of money toward the support or maintenance of a child or spouse. Alsoincludesadomesticcontractrequiringsupportpaymentsthathasbeenfiledwiththecourt.

Voluntary Arrears Payment Schedule: Aplantorepaysupportarrears(debt)owingtoarecipient.Thepayorproposestheplan.TheFamilyResponsibilityOfficereviewsitand,ifacceptable,agreestoit.Theplanisproposedbythepayorand,ifacceptable,agreedtobytheFamilyResponsibilityOffice.

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Appendix: Sample Forms

FLR 14A (September 1, 2005) Page 1 of 2

ONTARIO

Court File Number

(Name of court)

Form 14A: Affidavit (general) dated at

Court office address

Applicant(s) Full legal name & address for service — street & number, municipality, postal code, telephone & fax numbers and e-mail address (if any).

Lawyer’s name & address — street & number, municipality, postal code, telephone & fax numbers and e-mail address (if any).

Respondent(s) Full legal name & address for service — street & number, municipality, postal code, telephone & fax numbers and e-mail address (if any).


My name is (full legal name)

I live in (municipality & province)

and I swear/affirm that the following is true: Set out the statements of fact in consecutively numbered paragraphs. Where possible, each numbered paragraph should consist of one complete sentence and be limited to a particular statement of fact. If you learned a fact from someone else, you must give that person’s name and state that you believe that fact to be true.

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FLR 14A (September 1, 2005) Page 2 of 2

Form 14A: Affidavit (general) dated (page 2) Court File Number

Put a line through any blank space left on this page.

Sworn/Affirmed before me at municipality in province, state, or country on Signature

date Commissioner for taking affidavits (Type or print name below if signature is illegible.)

(This form is to be signed in front of a lawyer, justice of the peace, notary public

or commissioner for taking affidavits.)

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Appendix: Sample Forms

FLR 14 (June 15, 2007) Page 1 of 2

ONTARIO

Court File Number

(Name of court)

Form 14: Notice of Motion at

Court office address

Applicant(s) Full legal name & address for service — street & number, municipality, postal code, telephone & fax numbers and e-mail address (if any).


Respondent(s) Full legal name & address for service — street & number, municipality, postal code, telephone & fax numbers and e-mail address (if any).


The person making this motion or the person’s lawyer must contact the clerk of the court by telephone or otherwise to choose a time and date when the court could hear this motion.

TO THE PARTIES:

THE COURT WILL HEAR A MOTION on (date)

at , or as soon as possible after that time, at (place of hearing)

This motion will be made by (name of person making the motion) who will be asking the court for an order for the item(s) listed on page 2 of this notice.

A copy of the affidavit(s) in support of this motion is/are served with this notice. A notice of a case conference is served with this notice to change an order.

If this material is missing, you should talk to the court office immediately.

The person making this motion is also relying on the following documents in the continuing record: (List documents.)

If you want to oppose this motion or to give your own views, you should talk to your own lawyer and prepare your own affidavit, serve it on all other parties not later than 4 days before the date above and file it at the court office not later 2 days before that date. Only written and affidavit evidence will be allowed at a motion unless the court gives permission for oral testimony. You may bring your lawyer to the motion.

IF YOU DO NOT COME TO THE MOTION, THE COURT MAY MAKE AN ORDER WITHOUT YOU AND ENFORCE IT AGAINST YOU.

Date of signature

Signature of person making this motion or of person’s lawyer

Typed or printed name of person or of person’s lawyer, address for service, telephone & fax numbers and e-mail address (if any)

NOTE TO PERSON MAKING THIS MOTION: You MUST file a confirmation (Form 14C) not later than 2:00 p.m. 2 days before the date set out above.

If this is a motion to change past and future support payments under an order that has been assigned to a government agency, you must also serve this notice on that agency. If you do not, the agency can ask the court to set aside any order that you may get in this motion and can ask for costs against you.

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FLR 14 (June 15, 2007) Page 2 of 2

Form 14: Notice of Motion (page 2) Court File Number

State the order or orders requested on this motion.

Documents

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