Family Law: The Reply

Within 10 days after being served with an Answer in a family law case, the Applicant(s) may serve and file a Reply, responding to claim(s) made in the Answer (Family Law Rules, Rule 10(6)).

The Reply in a family law case should not be a regurgitation of the Application. It is an opportunity for Applicants to respond to any claim(s) in the Answer.

The Applicant in a family law case may need an extension of time for serving and filing the Reply. An extension may be obtained in one of two ways:

1. By acquiring the consent of opposing counsel in writing; or,
2. By requesting this extension from the Court.