Resources
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An Introduction to Family Law in Ontario
This resource lists the main issues that couples must deal with when their relationship ends. It also explains how they can resolve them - through an agreement, alternative dispute resolution process, or family court.
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Ask to have your court matter in French
This letter writing tool creates a letter that asks for your court proceeding with a judge to be in French.
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Child protection flowcharts
These are a set of 3 flowcharts that explain the child protection process. Click on each box in the flowchart to learn more.
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Child Support
This resource explains who is legally responsible to pay child support, how it is calculated, and how it is enforced.
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Children’s aid: Information for parents
This resource is for parents who are dealing with a child protection agency. It explains when an agency might contact a family, what it might do, and when it might take a child away. It also explains what parents can do in those situations and where they can get help in many languages.
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Family court drawings
These drawings of an Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice give people an idea of what these courtrooms looks like and who may be present at a hearing.
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Family Law: Legal Help
This resource lists where a person can get legal information and advice for their family law issues. It also has information on where they can find a lawyer, where to get help if they cannot afford a lawyer, and where to get help if they have experienced family violence.
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Making Decisions and Spending Time with Children
This resource discusses when a partner may have a right to spousal support and what determines how much they get and for how long.
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Property division: Common-law couples
This resource explains how property is divided when a common-law couple separates, or when one partner dies.
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Property division: Married couples
This resource explains how property is divided when a married couple separates or divorces, or when one spouse dies.
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Spousal Support
This resource discusses the factors that affect whether spousal support must be paid, in what amount, and for how long
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Steps in a Family Law Case
These are a set of 3 interactive flowcharts to help people understand and work through the family law court process:
- Before you start flowchart describes the issues couples need to think about when separating and shows them what they can do if they agree on those issues or if they do not agree on them
- Applicant flowchart explains the steps a person has to take to start a family law court case and continue with it until it's resolved
- Respondent flowchart explains the steps a person has to take to respond to a family law court case against them, and continue with it until it's resolved