FAMILY LAW INTAKE FORM – PARENTING

    Date:

    Are you in a new relationship?

    If so, since when?

    Are you living with that person?

    Does that person have children?

    If you currently reside with anyone (besides the children involved in this case) please provide the following information respecting that person(s):

    Full legal name and other names this person has used:


    Birthdate (d, m, y):

    Relationship to you:

    Has a child of this person ever been in the care of a children’s aid society? (if yes, give details):

    Has this person been found guilty of a criminal offence (for which he/she has not received a pardon) or is he/she currently facing criminal charges? (if yes, give details):

    INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CHILDREN INVOLVED IN THIS CASE

    Full Name:


    Date of Birth:


    Gender:


    Legal Name of both parents:


    Resides With:


    Name of School & Grade or Daycare:


    Do your children have any special needs (social, emotional, developmental, medical)? If so, please provide details, including the name of any doctors, medical treatment, counsellors or other supports used for your children:

    Do you have any other biological children, step-children or are you the legal guardian for any other child(ren)? If so, please provide the child’s name and birthdate, your relationship to the child and the name of the people the child now lives with if the child is under 18 years of age:

    Have you ever been taken to Court by the Children’s Aid Society? If yes, please provide details below: (attach a copy of any relevant court order(s) or endorsement(s) you have):

    Court location:


    Names of people involved in the case:


    Name of children's aid society:


    Court orders made (include dates of orders):


    Have you ever been found guilty of any criminal offence(s) for which you were not given a pardon? If so, please provide details below:

    Charge:


    Approximate date of finding of guilt:


    Sentence received:


    Are you currently charged with any criminal offences? If so, please provide details below:

    Charge:


    Date of next court appearance:


    Terms of release while waiting for trial (attach copy of bail or other release conditions, if any:


    INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR EX-SPOUSE/PARTNER/ PARENT OF THE CHILDREN

    Does he/she have any other biological children, step-children or is he/she the legal guardian for any other child(ren)? If so, please provide the child’s name and birthdate, your relationship to the child and the name of the people the child now lives with if the child is under 18 years of age:

    Has he/she been ever been involved in a Children’s Aid Society Court case? If, so please provide any information known to you: (attach a copy of any relevant court order(s) or endorsement(s) you have):

    Court location:


    Names of people involved in the case:


    Name of children's aid society:


    Court orders made (include dates of orders):


    Has he/she been found guilty of any criminal offence(s) for which he/she has not received a pardon?

    Charge:


    Approximate date of finding of guilt:


    Sentence received:


    Is he/she currently charged with any criminal offence(s)? If so, please provide any information known to you:

    Charge:


    Date of next court appearance:


    Terms of release while waiting for trial (attach copy of bail or other release conditions, if any:


    PART D HISTORY OF THE RELATIONSHIP

    Please tell us two positive things about the other party.

    Please provide a brief history of your marriage/relationship. (major events such as illnesses, residential moves, career changes; education, etc. )

    Who made the decision to end this relationship OR how did relationship end?

    In your view, why did your relationship end? (please circle any that apply to you)

    Generally, how would you describe your relationship before the separation?

    Generally, how would you describe your relationship since the separation?

    What did an argument between the two of you look like during your relationship and after your separation?

    Was there any physical or emotional violence in your relationship? Iif so please provide some examples.

    Is there currently a restraining Order / peace bond ? (If yes please provide a copy):

    Has either party had a history of depression, addictions, or mental illness? Have either of you ever attempted or thought of harming yourselves?

    PART F PARENTING ARRANGEMENTS

    Please describe the roles that each of you and your ex-spouse/partner played with respect to caring for the children and making decisions for the children during your relationship (for example who got the children up in the morning, put them to bed, bathed them, took them to school, made doctors and dentist appointments, etc.)

    What are the parenting arrangements that are in place for your children presently?

    How long have the present arrangements been in place?

    If the parenting arrangements have recently changed, what arrangements were in place before?

    Are the present parenting arrangements working well for your children?

    If no, please explain why:

    What parenting arrangements would you like to see in place for your children and why do you think these arrangements would be best for your children?:

    What are the most important goals for a parenting plan for your children?

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can my child(ren) decide who they want to live with when they are 12 years old?

    The simple answer is no; however, the older a child becomes and the more mature the child is, the more weight there is placed on what the child wants. There are different ways to assess what a child’s views and preferences are.

    If I am not married, but live with my significant other do we split all of our property when we separate?

    The simple answer is no; however, there are exceptions and special circumstances that would need to be considered to determine what, if any property would be divided.

    Can my ex-spouse/partner make me sell our house?

    If you and your ex-spouse own a property jointly, the simple answer is usually yes; however, you should seek legal advice about this as there may be other options available to resolve this issue and depending on who holds legal title to the home, the answer may vary.

    What happens if my children do not want to spend time with their mother/father? Do I have to make them go?

    There is no simple answer to this question. Every family is in unique circumstances and an assessment of the family’s situation would be necessary to determine the answer to this question.

    How do I get legally separated?

    The moment that one partner in the relationship has made it clear that the relationship is over and then continues to act in accordance with that decision a legal separation has occurred. This separation does not address the legal issues that may have arisen as a result of the separation and you may need to resolve those issues by way of a Separation Agreement or Court order.

    What are my options for resolving my family law dispute with my ex-spouse/partner?

    There are many options to resolve your family law disputes, including negotiation, mediation, collaborative law and arbitration. You should consult a lawyer or legal professional to discuss the options to decide what would be the best option for you and your family.