2. Prepare the continuing record

Volumes

Each new application or motion to change a final order starts a new volume to the continuing record. Each new volume is numbered sequentially.

Record Cover

The endorsements volume will have a yellow cover that includes the court file number and names of the parties in the case.

The documents volume will have a red cover if you're the applicant, and a blue cover if you're the respondent.

Contents of the Continuing Record

Table of contents

There will be one table of contents in the endorsements volume. In it, you and your partner:

• list all documents in your case in the order they are filed
• write the volume where the document is located
• write the tab number that locates the document
• write the kind of document, for example, an Affidavit of Service
• write which party filed the document, for example the applicant or the respondent
• write the date the document is filed

Endorsements

The endorsements section of the endorsements volume must be identified by a tab or divider. It will have at least three blank sheets of paper for the judge to write their decision, reasons if any, and the date.

Orders

The orders section of the endorsements volume must be identified by a tab or divider. It will have all the orders made in your case.

Documents

The documents volume has most of the documents you and your partner file in your case, including Applications, Answers, Replies, affidavits of service, financial statements, motions, affidavits, and trial management conference briefs. It does not include case conference briefs or settlement conference briefs.