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Sometimes the judge is able to make a decision after hearing all the evidence and parties' arguments. Most of the time, however, the judge will need to think about the evidence and the law before they can make a decision. This is called a "reserved judgment." | Sometimes the judge is able to make a decision after hearing all the evidence and parties' arguments. Most of the time, however, the judge will need to think about the evidence and the law before they can make a decision. This is called a "reserved judgment." | ||
<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br /> | |||
The rules used by the Provincial Court are changing. As well, special processes are now being used by the Provincial Court in Victoria and Surrey. If you have a family law case in the Victoria and Surrey courthouses, speak to the court staff about how your case is affected. | |||
===Appeal basics=== | ===Appeal basics=== |