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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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 optionsLaw 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 professionalSteps 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 informationCourt-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.
Understand mediationIRCC application information
Find current Canadian immigration and citizenship programs, application guides, forms and fees directly from the federal government.
Visit the official IRCC guideAuthorized representatives
Learn who can provide paid immigration advice or representation and how to check authorization before agreeing to a service.
Check representation optionsRefugee & 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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