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?
40,697Who will my child live with?
17,246Can my child decide who they want to live with?
158,920What if we agree on what happens with our child?
15,003What if we cannot agree on what happens with our child?
14,738Can I send my child to another province or country before parenting is decided?
8,916What is an assessment? Why would I want one?
31,221Parenting time or access
What is parenting time and who gets it?
22,668What if we agree on what happens with our child?
15,003What if we cannot agree on what happens with our child?
14,738Can I send my child to another province or country before parenting is decided?
8,916What can I do if my partner won’t let me see my child?
39,208My child doesn’t want to visit my partner. What should I do?
12,532What if I’m worried about my child’s safety when they’re with my partner?
23,419What can I do if my partner doesn’t show up for parenting time?
11,693What is an assessment? Why would I want one?
31,221Grandparents
I’m a parent. Do my child’s grandparents have the right to spend time with them?
80,961I’m a grandparent. Do I have the right to spend time with my grandchild?
3,771Moving or travelling
Can I travel with my child after I separate or divorce?
40,441I do not have a court order about parenting. Can I move with my child?
29,755I have a court order about parenting. Can I move with my child?
4,137Can I send my child to another province or country before parenting is decided?
8,916Changing an order or agreement
How do I change parenting arrangements in my agreement?
24,488How do I bring a motion to change a court order about parenting arrangements?
45,131Helping children
How can I help my child cope with my separation or divorce?
8,521