Can you appeal an order for custody, access, guardianship or child/spousal support?

You can appeal an interim Supreme Court order for child custody, access, or support only if there's been a significant error of law. You can't appeal an interim Provincial (Family) Court order, although in rare cases, a judicial review is possible.

You would appeal a final order from the Supreme Court in the Court of Appeal. You would appeal a final order from Provincial Court in the Supreme Court.

There are important time limits for appeals, from as little as 14 days for some interim orders to up to 30 days for others. You must get legal advice and file your appeal before the time limit expires. Don't wait until the last minute. There are strict legal rules about how the days are counted for these time limits. Get legal help as soon as possible. See Who can help? for more information about how to find legal help.