Department
of Justice Canada
The
Department of Justice web site listed below has information
on the laws of Canada, public legal education and information,
and resources and publications for the general public. You
can also call the Family Law Information Line for information
on the Federal Child Support Guidelines and the Divorce
Act, and to order Department of Justice Canada publications
related to family law and family violence.
1-888-373-2222
(bilingual)
Family Orders and Enforcement Assistance
Unit, Department of Justice Canada
Provides
information on federal monies that have been garnished
for spousal or child support payments.
1-800-267-7777 (bilingual)
Family Responsibility Office, Ministry
of Community and Social Services
Helps
ensure that court-ordered child and spousal support
payments are made on a regular basis.
1-888-815-2757
(bilingual)
Ministry of the Attorney General
(Ontario)
Visit
the web site below for guides to family law procedures
in Ontario courts, including information on making
an application for an uncontested divorce. This
web site also has information on child protection
court cases, child support, supervised access,
and other family law topics.
Office of the Public Guardian and
Trustee, Ministry of the Attorney General
Helps
protect the interests of mentally incapable adults.
Provides information on powers of attorney and
living wills, and on decision-making about financial
and health care issues. Also distributes power
of attorney kits.
1-800-366-0335
(bilingual)
Ontario Association for Family Mediation
A
not-for-profit association promoting family mediation
as a dispute resolution process for separating
couples and for families in conflict.
1-800-989-3025
