Former DLS client“I would like to extend a warm thank you to DLS for your support during the procedures to obtain my custody agreement during my separation. As a graduate mother of a young child, I honestly do not know how I could have done this without DLS.”
What We Can Do
Students in our family division are able to provide information and advice to clients on a variety of family law issues, including:
- Decision-making and time with children (formerly custody and access)
- Child support
- Spousal support
- Restraining order
We provide a range of services including summary advice, negotiation, and representation at the Ontario Court of Justice. For cases that are or will be filed with court, we are only able to assist at matters before the North Toronto Family Court at 47 Sheppard Avenue East.
What We Don't Do
We are unable to assist with the following family law issues:
- Divorce
- Division of property
- Child protection (Children’s Aid matters)
- Birth and adoption
For More Information
To learn more about the process of initiating a family law proceeding, you may find Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)’s steps in a family law case flowchart helpful. You can also learn more about decision-making and parenting time, child support, spousal support, and restraining orders through CLEO.