Pooranlaw has gathered a wealth of resources and links for clients seeking information regarding information about Family Law in Ontario, all in a single location for ease of reference. Check back here often for updates on recent legislative developments and the latest in free reference material.
Legislation
Family Law Act
www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90f03_e.htm
Child, Youth and Family Services Act
Divorce Act
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/d-3.4/
Assisted Human Reproduction Act
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/A-13.4/
Income Tax Act
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/I-3.3/
Residential Tenancies Act
www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_06r17_e.htm
Forms & Procedures
“How to get a copy of Divorce Order, Certificate of Divorce or other court document”
https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/divorce/documentation/
Family Law Rules (New Changes from September 2019)
https://www.canlii.org/en/on/laws/regu/o-reg-114-99/latest/o-reg-114-99.html
Family Law Forms
http://ontariocourtforms.on.ca/en/family-law-rules-forms
Federal Child Support Guidelines, Department of Justice Canada
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-97-175/index.html
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-97-175/page-6.html#h-1004441 (Ontario)
Contacts
Family Responsibility Office, Ministry of Community and Social Services
www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/pillars/familyResponsibility/
Office of the Children’s Office, Ministry of the Attorney General
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/ocl/
Crisis Centres
www.housinghelpcentre.org/
Further Education
PooranLaw Family Law Facts
https://pooranlaw.com/family-law-facts/
Law Society of Ontario – Questions About Family Law
https://lso.ca/public-resources/steps-to-justice/family-law
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) – An Introduction to Family Law
https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/introfam.pdf (English)
https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/introfamfr.pdf (French)
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) – Child Custody, Access and Parent Plans Guide
https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/custodyaccess.pdf (English)
https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/custodyaccessfr.pdf (French)
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) – Child Support Guide
https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/childsupport.pdf (English)
https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/childsupportfr.pdf (French)
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) – Spousal Support Guide
https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/spousalsupport.pdf (English)
https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/spousalsupportfr.pdf (French)
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) – Child Protection: Children’s Aid Information for Parents
https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/cas-en.pdf
Family Law Resources FAQ, Ministry of the Attorney General
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/faq.php
“International Child Abductions: A Manual for Parents” (Global Affairs Canada)
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/publications/international-child-abductions
“What You Should Know about Family Law in Ontario” (Ministry of the Attorney General)
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/faq.php
Family Law Education for Women
www.onefamilylaw.ca
Family Law Education for Women Webinars
www.onefamilylaw.ca/en/webinar/
