What is a document brief?

A document brief in Ontario family law is an organized, indexed bundle of all documents, such as financial records, affidavits, and reports, that a party plans to use as evidence during a trial. It is exchanged with the other party in advance to support your case and often submitted as a joint brief.

When are they exchanged?

Document briefs must be exchanged well in advance of trial, guided by the Trial Scheduling Endorsement Form (TSEF).