Form 10: Answer PDF Details

When navigating the complexities of legal proceedings in Ontario, the Form 10: Answer is a pivotal document for those who find themselves as respondents in a case. It stands as a structured opportunity to provide a comprehensive response to claims made by the applicant(s) within a court filing. This form requires the respondent to furnish their complete legal name, address for service, and contact details, ensuring all parties are easily reachable for legal correspondence. Inclusion of lawyer’s contact information, if represented, is similarly imperative. Critical to family law matters, the form extends into specific instructions for those engaging in disputes over spousal or child support, asserting the necessity of a completed Financial Statement to accurately present one’s financial situation. Additionally, it allows respondents to agree with, contest, or introduce their own claims against the applicant or added parties, heralding the possibility of a counter-claim that may shift the direction of legal proceedings. The Form 10: Answer stands not just as a mere procedural step, but as a respondent's structured voice in the legal arena, enabling them to clearly outline their position, rectify any inaccuracies in the applicant’s family history presentation, and delineate the facts that support their legal stance, with provisions for temporary orders and detailed claims ranging from custody to property. By filling out this form with precision and care, respondents can thus effectively communicate their side of the story to the court, laying a foundational stone towards resolving their legal dispute.

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Form NameForm 10: Answer
Form Length4 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields1
Avg. time to fill out1 min 12 sec
Other namesOntario Form 10: Answer, Form FLR-10-E

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ONTARIO

(Name of Court)

at

Court office address

Applicant(s)

Court file number

Form 10: Answer

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).

Lawyer’s name & address — 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).

Name & address of Children’s Lawyer’s agent for service (street & number, municipality, postal code, telephone & fax numbers and e-mail address (if any)) and name of person represented.

INSTRUCTIONS: Financial Statement

COMPLETE A FINANCIAL STATEMENT (Form 13) IF:

you are making or responding to a claim for spousal support; or

you are responding to a claim for child support; or

you are making a claim for child support in an amount different from the table amount specified under the Child Support Guidelines.

You must complete all parts of the form UNLESS you are ONLY responding to a claim for child support in the table amount specified under the Child Support Guidelines AND you agree with the claim. In that case, only complete Parts 1, 2 and 3.

COMPLETE A FINANCIAL STATEMENT (Form 13.1) IF:

you are making or responding to a claim for property or exclusive possession of the matrimonial home and its contents; or

you are making or responding to a claim for property or exclusive possession of the matrimonial home and its contents together with other claims for relief.

TO THE APPLICANT(S):

If you are making a claim against someone who is not an applicant, insert the person’s name and address here.

AND TO: (full legal name)

 

an added respondent,

of (address of added party)

 

 

My name is (full legal name)

 

1.I agree with the following claim(s) made by the applicant:(Refer to the numbers alongside the boxes on page 4 of the application form.)

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Court File Number

2.I do not agree with the following claim(s) made by the applicant: (Again, refer to the numbers alongside the boxes on page 4 of the application form.)

3. I am asking that the applicant’s claim (except for the parts with which I agree) be dismissed with costs.

4. I am making a claim of my own.

(Attach a “Claim by Respondent” page and include it as page 3. Otherwise, do not attach it.)

5. The FAMILY HISTORY, as set out in the application is correct

is not correct

(If it is not correct, attach your own FAMILY HISTORY page and underline those parts that are different from the applicant’s version.)

6.The important facts that form the legal basis for my position in paragraph 2 are as follows:

(In numbered paragraphs, set out the facts for your position. Attach an additional sheet and number it if you need more space.)

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

Date of signature

Respondent's Signature

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Court File Number

CLAIM BY RESPONDENT

Fill out a separate claim page for each person against whom you are making your claim(s).

7.THIS CLAIM IS MADE AGAINST

THE APPLICANT

AN ADDED PARTY, whose name is: (full legal name)

(If your claim is against an added party, make sure that this person’s name appears on page 1 of this form.)

8.I ASK THE COURT FOR THE FOLLOWING:

(Claims below include claims for temporary orders.)

 

Claims under the Divorce Act

 

Claims relating to property

(Check boxes in this column only if you are

(Check boxes in this column only if your case is

asking for a divorce and your case is in the

in the Superior Court of Justice or Family Court

Superior Court of Justice or Family Court of the

of the Superior Court of Justice.)

Superior Court of Justice.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

00

 

a divorce

20

 

equalization of net family properties

 

 

01

 

support for me

21

 

exclusive possession of matrimonial

 

 

02

 

support for child(ren) – table amount

 

 

home

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

exclusive possession of contents of

03

 

support for child(ren)-other than

 

 

 

 

 

matrimonial home

 

 

 

 

 

table amount

23

 

freezing assets

 

 

 

04

 

custody of child(ren)

 

 

24

 

access to child(ren)

 

 

05

 

access to child(ren)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claims under the Family Law Act or

Other claims

Children's Law Reform Act

 

 

 

10

 

support for me

30

 

costs

 

 

11

 

support for child(ren) – table amount

31

 

annulment of marriage

 

 

12

 

support for child(ren)-other than

32

 

prejudgment interest

 

 

 

 

table amount

33

 

claims relating to a family arbitration

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

custody of child(ren)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

access to child(ren)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

restraining/non-harassment order

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

indexing spousal support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

declaration of parentage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

guardianship over child's property

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claims relating to child protection

40

 

 

access

 

41

 

 

lesser protection order

 

42

 

 

return of child(ren) to my care

 

43

 

 

place child(ren) into care of

 

 

 

 

(name)

 

 

 

 

 

 

44

 

 

children’s aid society wardship for

 

 

 

 

 

 

months

 

 

 

 

 

45

 

 

society supervision of my child(ren)

 

 

50

Other (Specify)

Give details of the order that you want the court to make. (Include any amounts of support (if known) and the name(s) of the child(ren) for whom support, custody or access is claimed.)

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IMPORTANT FACTS SUPPORTING MY CLAIM(S)

(In numbered paragraphs, set out the facts that form the legal basis for your claim(s). Attach an additional page and number it if you need more space.)

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

Date of signature

Respondent's Signature

LAWYER’S CERTIFICATE

For divorce cases only

My name is

and I am the respondent’s lawyer in this divorce case. I certify that I have complied with the requirements of section 9 of the Divorce Act.

 

Date

 

 

Signature of Lawyer

 

 

 

For information on accessibility of court services for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

people with disability-related needs, contact:

 

 

 

 

 

Telephone: 416-326-2220 / 1-800-518-7901 TTY: 416-326-4012 / 1-877-425-0575

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