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
Tools & Resources

Watch this video to learn about different ways to resolve issues out of court
Family arbitration
Parenting Plan Guide and Template
Family mediation
Fact Sheet – Family dispute resolution: resolving family law issues out of court
Collaborative Participation Agreement
Sample Agreement to Mediate
Standard Form Mediation agreement
Steps in a Family Law Case
Learn about the steps in a family law case
Settlement smarts: Tips of effectively using negotiation, mediation and judge-led settlement processes