
What counts as valid personal service in Ontario?
Service is more than handing over an envelope. Ontario courts expect the right person, the right documents and the right proof — and getting any one of those wrong can cost you a court date.
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Practical guidance on process serving, family law filings, affidavits and mediation — written for individuals and businesses navigating Ontario courts.

Service is more than handing over an envelope. Ontario courts expect the right person, the right documents and the right proof — and getting any one of those wrong can cost you a court date.

Financial statements, applications and affidavits each carry their own formatting and disclosure requirements. Here are the errors we see most often before a filing is rejected.

Before a commissioner signs, they must be satisfied the deponent understands the oath and the contents of the document. Understanding that process helps you prepare properly.

Mediation works best when both sides arrive with the same documents and the same facts. A little preparation goes a long way toward a settlement that holds.
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