Marriage and Common-Law Relationships
Includes domestic contracts and marriage registration.
Some indicators of legal issues
What the clients may say:
- "While we weren't legally married, I think I should get money from my ex-partner now that our long-term relationship is over."
- "I sponsored my partner to immigrate to Canada. Because we are not married and haven't lived toget for over a year, the application was refused."
Legal Services and Information
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General - Superior Court of Justice - Family Law Information Centre | COVID 19: Courts are not operating as usual. Do not go to court unless you have been told to attend. Ontarians can continue to access the… |
| Ontario Legal Information Centre | COVID-19 (May 7, 2020): Centre will no longer offer its services in person for the time being * legal information services remain available by telephone… |
| Vanier Community Service Centre - Ligne d'information juridique | Provides summary legal advice in the following areas: Immigration law Family Law Housing law (tenant representation only) Labour Law - Employment Standards Employment Insurance Ontario… |
| Reach Canada - Equality and Justice for People With Disabilities - Reach Canada - Equality and Justice for People With Disabilities | COVID-19 (July 12, 2021): Reach's Legal Referral program is accepting calls from clients with disabilities in Ottawa and the Champlain region who require legal assistance. Referrals… |
| JusticeNet | Non-profit organization links individuals seeking legal advice that are unable to obtain legal advice due to high cost or due to their ineligibility to obtain… |
| Family Law Education for Women Campaign - METRAC Action on Violence | Online resource of plain language legal information on women's rights under Ontario family law webinar recordings posted regularly on website how to find help with… |