The Law Society of Upper Canada recently issued the following announcement.

Effective April 30 and July 1, 2018

On April 30, 2018, multiple rule and form changes to support the new Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, S.O. 2017, c. 14 (including, but not limited to, changes to rules 8, 17, 25, 33 and 34, as well as 35 court forms) will come into effect on the same date as the new legislation is proclaimed.

On July 1, 2018, the rules and timelines relating to service, filing and confirmations for conferences and motions will also change. There are new confirmation forms for both motions and conferences.

Also on July 1, 2018, updated rules relating to costs (specifically sub-rules 17(18), 17(18.1) and 24(10) - 24(12.1)) will come into effect.

Please see the Family Law Rules, O. Reg. 114/99 and

http://ontariocourtforms.on.ca/en/family-law-rules-forms/ for details.

Original source: http://www.lsuc.on.ca/newsarchives.aspx?id=2147485737&cid=4294967341