Family Law Forms

Changing an Order (eg. child support variation)

Below you will find an overview of many of the forms and documents necessary to handle your own [divorce/parenting or support application/child support variation]. In the “Examples” column you can find links to examples of filled-out versions these forms and documents. This information is meant to offer general information on the forms and procedure related to family court applications, and not meant as a comment on any individual’s specific situation, nor as legal advice.

Changing an existing court order is called a variation. Variations can be done by a consent order if both parties agree, by an application, or by a motion. For instructions on how to change a child support order or agreement, check out the Child Support Variation Kit. For information on changing other family court orders or responding to an application to change an order, you can review the guide Applying for Custody, Access and Support in New Brunswick.

Outside the judicial districts of Saint John and Moncton use Form 72U if you already have a child support order and are applying to change it. Use Form 37A for all other motions.

If you are representing yourself on your private family law proceeding or on your divorce, you can contact us for my information by calling the PLEIS-NB toll-free Family Law Information Line at 1-888-236-2444, or by emailing us at info@familylawnb.ca. If you live in Saint John or Moncton, you can to contact the Family Law Information Centre (“FLIC”) located in their respective Courthouses:

• Saint John: (506)658-6361
• Moncton: (506) 856-3131.

Blank copies of these forms can be accessed via the NB Attorney General’s website, or by going to your local Service New Brunswick office and requesting the form by name.

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