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Financial Support Tools
Disclosure Clinic
A specialized service dedicated to helping individuals prepare complete and well-organized family law financial disclosure. Their team assists with identifying the key financial documents needed and presenting them in a way that supports a smoother legal or mediation process.
https://disclosureclinic.com/
MySupportCalculator.ca – A free, user-friendly online tool to estimate child and spousal support. The site also offers clear, accessible information about support and other family law topics, along with a searchable directory of family law professionals across Ontario.
www.mysupportcalculator.ca
Ontario Government – Arranging Child Support
An official Ontario resource that walks you through the different ways to arrange child support, the steps involved, and where to get help.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/arranging-child-support
Family Responsibility Office (FRO) – Paying and Receiving Support
An official guide on how the Family Responsibility Office helps parents pay and receive support, and what your options are if a payment isn’t made.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/paying-and-receiving-child-and-spousal-support
Registration of Family Support Payments (T1158)
A Canada Revenue Agency form used to register a court order or separation agreement for spousal support. Registering this information helps ensure payments are recorded correctly for tax purposes.
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/t1158.html
LEGAL INFORMATION & FAMILY-LAW TOOLS
Steps to Justice / CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario)
Steps to Justice, a project of CLEO, offers reliable and easy-to-understand information about common legal issues, including family law. CLEO provides practical legal education resources to help people understand their rights and options.
Their Guided Pathways tool also allows you to complete certain family law forms and letters through simple online interviews that generate documents you can save and print.
www.cleo.on.ca
www.stepstojustice.ca/guided-pathways
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Free Legal Information & Referrals – Legal Line
Legal Line is a national non-profit organization offering free, easy-to-understand legal information on thousands of topics across multiple areas of law. Information is available in over 100 languages, and users can access referrals to lawyers, paralegals, government agencies, and other professionals for additional support.
https://www.legalline.ca
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Lawyer Referral Service
The Lawyer Referral Service connects individuals with a family law lawyer in their area for a consultation. This service is operated by the Law Society and is now available online, making it easy to receive an immediate referral to a lawyer who can assist with your situation.
www.findlegalhelp.ca
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Legal Aid Ontario
Legal Aid Ontario provides legal assistance to low-income individuals who meet financial eligibility criteria. Their family law services include duty counsel, advice lawyers, Family Law Service Centres, and in some cases, certificates that allow clients to hire a lawyer. To learn more about available services or to check eligibility, visit:
https://www.legalaid.on.ca
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Family Law Information Centre (FLIC)
FLIC offices are located in family courthouses and offer support to individuals navigating the family court system, especially those without a lawyer. Information and Referral Coordinators can help you find community services, while Family Law Duty Counsel are available to provide summary legal advice.
Ministry of the Attorney General – Family Law Resources
The Ministry of the Attorney General provides information on separation and divorce, child and spousal support, parenting arrangements, family mediation, and court processes. By selecting your preferred language and choosing “Family Justice,” you can access general guidance along with links to federal resources and additional supports.
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​Helpful MAG Links:
• Guide to Procedures in Family Court: Click Here
• About Family Courts: Click Here
• Family Law Information Centres : Click Here
Main website: www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca
PARENTING & CO-PARENTING RESOURCES
FamiliesChange.ca
An online resource that explains separation and divorce in a way children and teens can understand. It includes tools and information to help young people cope with family changes.
www.familieschange.ca
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UpToParents.org
An interactive online program that guides separating parents through exercises and tools to support healthier communication and child-focused co-parenting.
www.UpToParents.org
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Parenting Plan & Communication Tools
A handy practical guide and worksheet package to help parents draft their own parenting plan, address key issues and build clearer, more effective communication post-separation.
AFCC Parenting Plan & Communication Tools
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Co-Parenting Apps​
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A co-parenting app that helps separated parents organise schedules, share expense logs and messages in a neutral platform — reducing conflict and increasing transparency for the benefit of the children.
https://www.ourfamilywizard.ca/
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A co-parenting app offering shared calendars, secure messaging, expense tracking and exportable records. It is widely used and trusted in co-parenting contexts
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A co-parenting app that helps parents with shared calendars, messaging, expense tracking, photo sharing and document storage — accessible and useful for co-parents wanting organization and low-conflict collaboration
A family-friendly app that brings your shared calendar, to-do lists, shopping lists and reminders into one easy-to-use platform. Perfect for co-parents looking to coordinate schedules, share responsibilities and stay on the same page.
https://www.cozi.com
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Google Calendar
A free online calendar tool from Google with robust sharing and scheduling features. Parents and co-parents can create shared calendars, set reminders, invite others to events, and keep everyone’s schedule coordinated, accessible from any device.
COMMUNITY & SAFETY SUPPORTS
Safe Pet - Helping survivors with pets escape violence in Ontario https://www.safepet.ca/
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211 – Community Services Helpline
211 is Canada’s main source of information on government and community-based health and social services. This free and confidential service is available 24/7 in over 150 languages by phone, text, online chat, and web search. 211 helps connect individuals with the programs and supports they need quickly and safely. To reach services in your area, dial 2-1-1.
https://211.ca/
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iDetermine- Services and supports related to abuse and violence from a partner, ex partner, family member, acquaintance or someone unknown to you. https://www.idetermine.ca/
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Kid’s Help Phone -1-800-668-6868 A national service offering text, chat and phone support for kids and teens. Valuable for children navigating the changes of separation or divorce and seeking coping tools.
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Drug & Alcohol Info Line -1-800-463-4319
A confidential service offering information, guidance, and connection to support services related to substance use.
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Talk Suicide Canada – 1-833-456-4566
A free, confidential, 24/7 phone line for anyone experiencing emotional distress, overwhelming feelings, or thoughts of self-harm. Compassionate responders offer immediate support and help connect individuals with further resources when needed.
Text Support – Text 45645
A text-based support service available in the evenings, offering confidential emotional support for people who may not feel comfortable talking by phone. Trained responders provide a safe space to express feelings and help explore next steps for support.
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