How To Respond To A Notice Of Application

Step 1: Filing

If your parent files for a maintenance application against you, you will receive a Notice of Application. You may formally respond by submitting an Answer. This Answer shall be submitted within 14 days from the date of the Notice of Application.

You shall send your Answer to your parents and siblings, if they are named as parties in the Notice of Application.

 

Step 2: Mediation

The Tribunal will refer both parent and children to a mediator within 4 weeks. The mediator will assist the parties in discussing the dispute and exploring the possibility of resolving the matter amicably.

For more information, please read Mediation.

 

Step 3: Hearing

If the parent and children do not achieve a settlement, an application will be made for a Tribunal hearing. Both parent and children must be present at the hearing.

The Tribunal may do any of the following:

• Make a Maintenance Order on the application
• Dismiss the application
• Adjourn the hearing on the application

For more information, please read Tribunal Hearing.