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Resource: Need more information on FCCs? Go through the Family Law in BC’s FCC checklist |
A FCC is an informal, confidential meeting between you, your former spouse, and a judge. At an FCC, the judge will try and help you resolve your issues or set dates and deadlines for the remaining steps in the court proceeding. The judge tries to help you work out the issues in a non-confrontational way. If both you and your former spouse agree on an issue, the judge can prepare an order for you. FCCs are very helpful and often result in settlement. The judge will want to know what you agree on and what you don't agree on. The judge can help get an agreement between you. You must attend the conference if you get an order to attend one.
If you can’t agree, the judge won’t make a decision on the issues, but can make procedural orders such as financial disclosures.
At the FCC, the judge or master can:
Setting FCCs
When you get an order for an FCC, go to the judicial case manager to book one. Try to get a date that works for both you and your former spouse.
You can also request for an FCC to be scheduled.
If you think a FCC will help, you can:
What to expect:
Strategy for a FCC:
To prepare before you attend a FCC, be sure to fill out the Family Case Conference Worksheet. |
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