This page provides information to people who have a family law case in the Superior Court of Justice, whether they are representing themselves or have a lawyer. Because the Court must remain impartial regarding any case that may come before it, the Superior Court of Justice cannot provide legal advice; however, we are happy to provide you with the resources below and direct you to resources available on other websites.
A Guide to Process for Family Cases at the Superior Court of Justice
The Superior Court of Justice has developed a guide to process that provides information to litigants about each step in a family case.
Please also refer to the Family Law Rules and the Superior Court of Justice’s Practice Directions. See also the family law resource page for additional information.
Court Locations
Children’s Issues
- Child Custody and Access
- Child Protection
- Child Support
- Child Support Table (calculates child support payments)
- Create a Parenting Plan
- My Support Calculator (calculates child and spousal support payments)
Court Procedures and Structure
- A Guide to Procedures in Family Court
- Family Courts Structure
- Steps in a Family Law case (Community Legal Education Ontario) – a set of 3 interactive flowcharts
Divorce and Financial Issues
- Child Support
- Child Support Table (calculates child support payments)
- Create a Parenting Plan
- Divorce and Separation
- How to Apply for a Divorce
- My Support Calculator (calculates child and spousal support payments)
- Property Division
- Spousal Support (Ministry of the Attorney General)
- Spousal Support (Department of Justice)
Family Law Information
- Law Society of Ontario
- Custody and Child Support
- Spousal Support and Property
- What You Should Know About Family Law in Ontario
- Your Legal Rights – Family Law
Family Law Resources
- Community Legal Education Ontario – Resources and Publications
- Ministry of the Attorney General – Resource List
- Department of Justice – Divorce and Family Violence
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HELP Toolkit: Identifying and Responding to Family Violence for Family Law Legal Advisers
Government Links
- Ministry of the Attorney General – Family Law
- Ministry of Children and Youth Services
- Ministry of Community and Social Services – Family Responsibility Office
- Department of Justice – Family Law
Legal Assistance
- Community Legal Education Ontario
- Finding a Lawyer or Paralegal
- Law Society Lawyer Referral Service
- Legal Aid Ontario
- Justice for Children and Youth
Legislation
Programs and Services
- Family Justice Services
- Family Law Information Centres (FLICs)
- Family Court Support Worker Program
- Victim Services
For additional information, you may also wish to refer to the following sections of our website:
Information for Parties provides information and links to other resources regarding the court system in Ontario, proceedings in the Superior Court of Justice, and information about how to obtain legal advice or legal representation.
Practice and Procedure sets out the policies, protocols, and practice directions that govern how cases proceed in the Superior Court of Justice.
Court Etiquette and Procedures indicates what to expect and how to conduct yourself when going to court.