What is the difference between a Regular Motion and a Long Motion at Newmarket Court?
At Newmarket Court, most motions are scheduled as Regular Motions (one hour). Complex matters may require court leave to schedule a Long Motion. Urgent situations call for an Urgent Motion. Choosing the wrong type wastes a court date at best — and at worst, costs you the opportunity to protect your interests at a critical moment.
Key Points
Regular Motion: the default format at Newmarket Court, allocated one hour. Appropriate for focused, less complex applications where the issues and materials can be addressed within that timeframe.
Long Motion: requires court leave (permission) to schedule, used when the matter is too complex for a one-hour hearing. Urgent Motion: used when immediate court intervention is needed — for example, if a child is being removed from Ontario, or if assets are being dissipated.
Detailed Answer
Choosing the right motion type is a strategic decision, not just an administrative one. If a complex matter is brought as a Regular Motion, there may not be enough time to properly address the issues — leading to an unsatisfactory result or an adjournment. If an urgent situation is not recognized as such, the window to protect a client's interests may close before the motion is even heard.
Conversely, applying for a Long Motion when it is not needed adds scheduling delays and signals poor case management to the court.
Miao He has over 15 years of family litigation experience and appears at Newmarket Court every week. She knows when each type of motion is appropriate and how to make the strongest case within whichever format applies. Call 647-930-6688 to discuss your situation.
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