Family Law
- Birth and adoption
- Marriage and common‑law relationships
- Separation and divorce
- Decision‑making and time with children
- Child support
- Spousal support
- Property and debts ‑ married couples
- Property and debts ‑ common‑law couples
- Child protection
- Partner abuse
- Restraining orders and peace bonds
- Out‑of‑court options
- Going to family court
- Getting legal help in Family Law
Decision‑making and time with children
All questions by topic
Decision-making responsibility or custody
What is decision-making responsibility and who gets it?
40,520Who will my child live with?
17,121Can my child decide who they want to live with?
158,732What if we agree on what happens with our child?
14,889What if we cannot agree on what happens with our child?
14,620Can I send my child to another province or country before parenting is decided?
8,836What is an assessment? Why would I want one?
31,084Parenting time or access
What is parenting time and who gets it?
22,519What if we agree on what happens with our child?
14,889What if we cannot agree on what happens with our child?
14,620Can I send my child to another province or country before parenting is decided?
8,836What can I do if my partner won’t let me see my child?
39,065My child doesn’t want to visit my partner. What should I do?
12,422What if I’m worried about my child’s safety when they’re with my partner?
23,284What can I do if my partner doesn’t show up for parenting time?
11,569What is an assessment? Why would I want one?
31,084Grandparents
I’m a parent. Do my child’s grandparents have the right to spend time with them?
80,820I’m a grandparent. Do I have the right to spend time with my grandchild?
3,662Moving or travelling
Can I travel with my child after I separate or divorce?
40,312I do not have a court order about parenting. Can I move with my child?
29,580I have a court order about parenting. Can I move with my child?
4,035Can I send my child to another province or country before parenting is decided?
8,836Changing an order or agreement
How do I change parenting arrangements in my agreement?
24,391How do I bring a motion to change a court order about parenting arrangements?
44,970Helping children
How can I help my child cope with my separation or divorce?
8,430