Resource collection

Dealing with separation or divorce: A Guided Pathway to help couples resolve disputes

Recorded on January 25, 2024

Court isn’t the only way for couples to resolve legal issues after a relationship breakdown. Often, staying out of court can be less stressful and less expensive. Do your clients need information about other ways to resolve disputes, like mediation or arbitration? Do they need guidance about what options may work...

Les enjeux qui entourent le processus de divorce

Enregistré le 11 mai 2023

Cette session donne un aperçu du divorce. Nous parlons des motifs de divorce, des principales questions avant de demander le divorce et enfin de la procédure à suivre pour demander le divorce devant un tribunal.

L'objectif de l'atelier est de fournir des informations et des ressources pour soutenir les clients qui...

Tax Matters – Separation and Divorce

This 13-page toolkit from the Canadian Bar Association, updated in May 2022, can help family law clients understand how tax rules might affect their future finances in the event of separation or divorce.

Questions majeures des couples en instance de divorce ou de séparation

Enregistré le 27 mai 2022

Ce webinaire aborde les questions clés que les couples en instance de divorce ou de séparation voudront aborder, comme expliquer ce que l'on entend par temps parental, droits de visite et contact. Combien de temps l'enfant passera-t-il avec chaque parent et comment le temps parental doit-il être organisé ? Est-ce que...

The Family Law Limited Scope Services Project

The Family Law Limited Scope Services Project aims to improve access to family justice for middle and lower income Ontarians by increasing the use of limited scope services, also known as "unbundled" legal services, in family law.

Marriage overseas

This resource from the Government of Canada provides information on what Canadians should do if they are planning to be married in a foreign country. It includes information on the following:

Steps in a Family Law Case

Three interactive flowcharts help people understand and work through the family law process:

Spousal support CBA

When a relationship ends, economic responsibilities for your spouse may not. This resource lists issues to keep in mind about spousal support. It is part of the Canadian Bar Association's Reaching Equal Justice initiative that provides the public with tools or brief checklists to avoid legal problems or prevent them from becoming worse.

What are domestic contracts?

This is one of a series of Frequently Asked Questions produced by Luke's Place. This FAQ explains what a domestic contract is, when it is useful, and why it isn't binding if coercion is involved. The FAQ also looks at cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts, and separation agreements, which are also considered domestic contracts.

Recommended consent letter for children travelling abroad

This resource from the Government of Canada has information on their recommendation that Canadian children carry a consent letter if they are travelling abroad alone, with only one parent/guardian, with friends or relatives, or with a group.