Resource collection

Alternative Dispute Resolution and Family Law

This resource explains alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and when to use it in dealing with family law issues. There are sections describing negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative family law. 

Family Law Arbitration

This booklet focuses on arbitration, one form of alternative dispute resolution, and explains how it differs from mediation and private agreements. It briefly outlines the arbitration process and discusses when to use arbitration to settle issues such as custody and access, support, and how to divide property.

Family Law Information Program

The Family Law Information Program (FLIP) is a resource designed for adults in Ontario whose relationship with their spouse or partner is breaking down. FLIP provides legal and practical information on topics such as child custody, support payments, property settlements, and shared parenting.

French Language Services

This section of the Ministry of the Attorney General website aims to inform the Francophone population of its rights to French language services in Ontario’s justice sector.

Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General: Family Law

This is the Family Law section of the Attorney General’s website. It has information and links to these Family Law topics:

Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce

This Government of Ontario website has answers to questions under these topic headings:

• Divorce
• Processes
• Custody/Access
• Child Support
• Spousal Support
• Mediation

Resolving disputes – think about your options

This web page has information about ways of resolving disputes without going to court. Topics include:

What Is ADR? Frequently Asked Questions

This resource explains mediation, arbitration, negotiation, restorative justice, collaborative law, and more. Presented on the website of the ADR Institute of Canada, the resource answers questions about ways to resolve conflicts besides the traditional litigation process.

What is mediation?

This page of the Ontario Association for Family Mediators web site describes how mediation can be used to help family members come to an agreement. Family mediation can resolve, or stop some conflicts before they happen, by helping people agree on a plan of action, such as a marriage contract, separation agreement, or parenting plan.

Lawsuits and Disputes

This section of the Ministry of the Attorney General website contains information on contracts and torts, suing and being sued, How do I find a lawyer or a paralegal?, the civil courts, mediation and arbitration, and landlord and tenant issues.