Ontario

The National Self-Represented Litigants Project (NSRLP) is dedicated to advocating for systemic change in the Canadian justice system to better meet the needs of self-represented litigants (SRLs).

This Handbook is intended as a reference for self-represented family litigants appearing in Canadian courts.

From the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies.

Culturally grounded, fully confidential helpline for Indigenous women available in 14 languages all across Ontario. Available 24/7. 

Call or Text 1-855-554-HEAL (4325)

Represents children under the age of 18 in court cases involving:

• parenting time, contact and decision-making responsibility for children
• child protection
• civil cases (for example, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents and medical malpractices)
• estates and trusts
• requests for minors’ funds

Legal assistance for young people.

Guided pathways and information

Learn how the Family Responsibility Office (FRO) helps you pay and receive your support, and what to do if a payment is missed.

APSGO support groups help parents/guardians develop effective strategies, set limits and boundaries, and build better relationships with their children.

The Law Society Referral Service (LSRS) fills an important community need by connecting people looking for legal assistance with a lawyer or paralegal.