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Family Law Information Centres

Start with Ontario court-process information and connections to family justice services. Information and referral coordinators do not give legal advice.

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Eligibility applies

Legal Aid Ontario

Explore help for qualifying family, refugee and some immigration matters. Financial and legal eligibility apply; routine immigration applications are not generally covered.

Check legal aid options
Initial consultation

Law Society Referral Service

Ontario residents can request a referral with a free initial consultation of up to 30 minutes. This helps clarify options; it does not include ongoing legal work.

Find a legal professional
Free self-help

Steps to Justice

Plain-language information from Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO), including family-law topics and links to Guided Pathways for court forms.

Read family-law information
Free / subsidized

Court-connected mediation

Ontario offers free on-site mediation for parties on their court date and fee-based off-site services that may use a sliding scale. Ask about suitability and screening.

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Official information

IRCC application information

Find current Canadian immigration and citizenship programs, application guides, forms and fees directly from the federal government.

Visit the official IRCC guide
Check credentials

Authorized representatives

Learn who can provide paid immigration advice or representation and how to check authorization before agreeing to a service.

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Eligibility applies

Refugee & immigration legal aid

Legal Aid Ontario may help eligible people in Canada with covered refugee and immigration matters. It does not provide general assistance to immigrate from abroad.

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Links and descriptions reviewed October 20, 2026. Confirm current details directly with the provider.

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