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===Stage 3: Parties attend an FMC=== | ===Stage 3: Parties attend an FMC=== | ||
A common element of all registry types is the ''Family Management Conference'' ( | A common element of all registry types is the ''Family Management Conference'' (FMC), and this is one of the novel elements of the new Provincial Court Family Rules. An FMC is booked with the registry (the Judicial Case Manager, specifically) after the application and reply stage is complete. | ||
An FMC is the first time most parties appear before a judge. FMCs are a more informal, settlement-focused, initial appearance. Even if settlement isn't possible at an FMC, the judge can make useful orders (by consent or not) to address issues in the short term (until resolution is reached or a trial is held). The judge at an FMC can guide parties about the next appropriate steps, and may give a neutral opinion about each party's case. [[Conferences and Provincial Court Family Law Proceedings]] delves into this important stage of the case. | An FMC is the first time most parties appear before a judge. FMCs are a more informal, settlement-focused, initial appearance. Even if settlement isn't possible at an FMC, the judge can make useful orders (by consent or not) to address issues in the short term (until resolution is reached or a trial is held). The judge at an FMC can guide parties about the next appropriate steps, and may give a neutral opinion about each party's case. [[Conferences and Provincial Court Family Law Proceedings]] delves into this important stage of the case. | ||
