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Developed by The Law Society of Upper Canada, Your Law: Family Law in Ontario is a website that provides free legal information about child custody and access for parents facing a relationship breakdown. The site is populated with links to resources from several legal organizations across Ontario, including: Community Legal Education Ontario, The Department of Justice, Legal Aid Ontario and The Ministry of the Attorney General.

Features of the site:

  • Information on the site is framed by a self-guided interactive navigation tool that will provide a starting point for visitors facing a family law dispute
  • Hyperlinks to important websites and resources
  • Definitions of common legal terms
  • Find a Courthouse feature to help you find the courthouse where you will file your legal documents
  • Resources to assist if you need to go to the courthouse, including a checklist and a sample courtroom.

OTHER RESOURCES

  • Custody and Child Support Video
  • Finding a Courthouse
  • Finding a Lawyer
  • Family Law Information Centres
  • Family Law Information Program
  • Violence at Home
  • Important Terms

Your Law: Family Law in Ontario contains general legal information for Ontario, Canada
and is not intended to be used as legal advice for a specific legal problem. If you need
legal advice, please visit the Law Society of Upper Canada's website to find a lawyer.

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