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 our videos on family law issues
Write a letter asking to have your court matter in French
Use this tool to create a letter that asks the court for your proceeding with a judge to be in French.
Child protection flowcharts
Learn about the child protection process
Family Court Illustrations
See what a family courtroom looks like
Rights and responsibilities of parents
Learn about the rights and responsibilities of parents
Separation and Divorce or Death of a Spouse: Property Division
Spousal Support
Social assistance rules about couples
Child support when you are on OW or ODSP
Children's aid: Information for parents
Do you know a woman who is being abused? A legal rights handbook
Family violence when a woman is sponsored by a spouse or partner
An Introduction to Family Law in Ontario
Child Support
My Safety Plan
Use this tool to create a safety plan to keep you and your children safe.
Who is a parent?
Learn who can be recognized as a parent in family law
Steps in a Family Law Case
Learn about the steps in a family law case
Power of Attorney for Personal Care
Humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) applications and refugee claims: how are they different?
Making Decisions and Spending Time with Children