Below is a non-exhaustive list of family law resources. If your family law concern relates to separation and/or divorce, please refer to Separation and Divorce. The Family Care Office hosts workshops throughout the year on family law and has books about these topics in our library.
   

Resources within the University of Toronto  

• Some supports may be available through the Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Call toll-free 1-855-597-2110. Students can call U of T Telus Health Student Support (formerly U of T My SSP) 24/7 at 1-844-451-9700. Outside of North America, call 001-416-380-6578. 
• Downtown Legal Services: Family Law: U of T students in the Faculty of Law's family division are able to provide information and advice to clients on a variety of family law issues, including custody, access, support and restraining orders. 
   

Resources within the Community 

• Family Law Information Centres (FLICs) have staff called Information and Referral Coordinators, who can give general information and referrals.  
• Legal Aid Ontario (LAO). Call 1-800-668-8258 for up to 20 minutes of free general legal advice and information in different languages.  
• The Ontario Legal Information Centre offers 30 minutes of free advice in English or French.  Call 1-844-343-7462. 
• The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has a referral service that gives you the name of a lawyer in your area that you can speak with for up to 30 minutes for free. Visit findlegalhelp.ca or call their crisis line at 416-947-5255 or 1-855-947-5255, if you cannot use their online service. 
   

Additional Resources 

• Family Law: Ministry of the Attorney General: Includes general information from the Government of Ontario on family law and courts, as well as links to legislation and forms. 
• Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)'s family law resources 
• Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)'s Family Law: Legal Help 
• FLEW (Family Law Education for Women) has a variety of resources available including numerous recorded webinars on topics related to abuse, violence, separation and divorce, and more.