You want to start a family court case. Your partner has not served court papers on you. There is not already an open court file for this relationship.

Someone gave you a copy of your partner's court papers. Perhaps it was his/her friend, acquaintance, or a professional process server. There is an open court file and the Application indicates your first court date.

If you may be a victim of domestic abuse, start here. Click here to preface the court process with cautions for victims of domestic abuse. The option will route you back to the usual process.

If you're accused of domestic abuse, start here. Click here to preface the court process with cautions for people who are accused of domestic abuse. This option will route you back the usual process.