Tools & Resources

Do you know a woman who is being abused? A Legal Rights Handbook

CLEO

This resource is written for women in abusive relationships but might help anyone in an abusive relationship.

Toronto Integrated Domestic Violence Court

Ontario Women's Justice Network (OWJN)

Comparing family court & criminal court

Luke's Place (This resource is written for women in abusive relationships but might help anyone in an abusive relationship.)

Family arbitration

Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

An Introduction to Family Law in Ontario

CLEO

Family Centered Conferencing

Toronto Children’s Aid Society

Your Right to Complain to a Children's Aid Society Or Indigenous Society

Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Who is a parent?

CLEO

Learn who can be recognized as a parent in family law

Restraining Order A Self-Help Guide: How to make an application for a restraining order

Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

Protection Orders: A Basic Guide to Peace bonds

Ontario Women's Justice Network (OWJN)

Protection Orders: A Basic Guide to Restraining Orders

Ontario Women's Justice Network (OWJN)

Am I eligible for a Legal Aid certificate?

Legal Aid Ontario (LAO)

Search for adoption records

ServiceOntario

Adoption

Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

How do I apply for a birth certificate for my Canadian-born child?

Settlement.org

Domestic Violence in Criminal Law

Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

Domestic Violence Family Court Support Workers Program

Ontario Women's Justice Network (OWJN)

How to plan for your safety if you are in an abusive relationship

Health Canada

Divorce: FAQs

Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

The Federal Child Support Guidelines: Undue hardship

Department of Justice