NSRLP General Resources...Jan 13, 2017 · NSRLP’s CanLll primer (available in English and French): ... employment, immigration) you may find that their website offers some information

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Alberta.........................................................................................................................................3EDMONTON.........................................................................................................................................4CALGARY..............................................................................................................................................5REDDEER.............................................................................................................................................6WETASKIWIN......................................................................................................................................7LETHBRIDGE.......................................................................................................................................7

BritishColumbia......................................................................................................................8VANCOUVER/SURREY....................................................................................................................9NANAIMO..........................................................................................................................................10PRINCEGEORGE..............................................................................................................................11

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NewfoundlandandLabrador............................................................................................14NovaScotia..............................................................................................................................15

Ontario.....................................................................................................................................16BELLEVILLE......................................................................................................................................17BRAMPTON.......................................................................................................................................17SUDBURY...........................................................................................................................................18WINDSOR..........................................................................................................................................19

Saskatchewan........................................................................................................................21In-PersonAssistance.....................................................................................................................21OnlineAssistance...........................................................................................................................23

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GeneralResourcesThefollowinglistofgeneralresourcesarenotprovince-specificandhavebeenidentifiedasespeciallyusefulbyotherSRLs,someoneworkinginthejusticesystem,oramemberoftheNSRLPresearchteam.LitigationAssistanceforSRLsProBonoStudentsCanadahttp://www.probonostudents.caAn award-winning law student program that provides legal services without charge toorganizations and individuals in need in Canada. Youmay have a law schoolwith a ProBonoCanadaprogramnearyouwhereyoucanaskforassistance.LegalDictionaries/Glossarieshttp://www.canadianlawsite.ca/Dictionary.htmhttp://www.legalglossary.ca/dictionary/about.html(inEnglishandsixotherlanguages)ResearchHelpCanLll(databaseofcasesandlegislation,inbothEnglishandFrench)https://www.canlii.org/en/on/https://www.canlii.org/fr/on/index.htmlNSRLP’sCanLllprimer(availableinEnglishandFrench):http://representingyourselfcanada.com/can-lll-primer/GeneratingSearchTermsForYourResearchhttp://legalresearch.org/essentials/process/use-finding-tools/words-and-phrases-research/Somelawfirmsprovidebasicinformationontheirwebsites–afewprovidesignificantandusefuloutlines intheareasof lawthattheypractice. If thereare larger lawfirmsinyourprovincewhich offer services in the area of law that you are concernedwith (eg family,employment,immigration)youmayfindthattheirwebsiteofferssomeinformationaboutthestructureoflawinthatareathatyoucanuseasastartingpoint.OtherOn-lineToolsandAssistanceCanLawGuidetoDivorceandFamilyLawhttp://www.canlaw.com/divorce/diydivorce.htm#.VM6udmTF-Q0MySupportCalculatorLtd.http://www.mysupportcalculator.caThiswebsitewhichprovidesasimplechildsupport/spousalsupportcalculation.HeatherHui-LitwinJDhttp://www.litigation-help.comHerwebsiteofferssomegreatresourcesforSRLs.


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AdvocacyandSupportforSRLsRichardZorza’sAccesstoJusticebloghttp://accesstojustice.netZorzaistheDirectoroftheSelf-RepresentedLitigantsNetworkintheUnitedStatesandhaswrittenextensivelyonissuesaffectingSRL’sThistoohttps://thistoo.coThistoo uses artificial intelligence to guide users through divorce. Founded by SamuelWitherspoon,thelegaltechstartupoffersafreeversionaswellaspaidversionwithmorefeatures, including document extraction and identification, date calendaring, andagreementmonitoring.TheRightsandResponsibilitiesofSelf-RepresentedLitigantshttp://www.cle.bc.ca/pdfs/webcastmaterials/materials/CLETV_126716_Boyd.pdfPaper prepared for CLEBC by John-Paul Boyd and available on the Access to Justice inCanadaBlogJPBoydonFamilyLawhttp://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php/JP_Boyd_on_Family_LawCompletelyupdatedfortheFamilyLawAct,thistrustedsourcefordivorceandfamilylawinformation is based on John-Paul Boyd's popular website, BC Family Law Resource.Writteninplainlanguage,withrolloverdefinitionsforlegalwordsandphrases,JPBoydonFamilyLawprovidespractical, in-depthcoverageoffamilylawanddivorcelawinBritishColumbia. To get started, read Family Law in British Columbia for a quick introduction.Thendiveintothemainchaptersofthewikibook,orseetheHowDoI?sectionforanswersto common procedural questions. Read about the transition of this resource to a wikiformat.Viewthemanylawyersandjudgeswhokeepthisresourceupdated.


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Alberta

LegalAvehttp://www.legalave.caLegalAveisafreewebsitethatbringstogetherlegalresourcesfromdifferentorganizationsinAlberta tohelppeopledealingwith family law issues, suchas separationanddivorce,child support, custody, guardianship, parenting time, partner/spousal support, propertydivision,familyviolence,andmore.AlbertaArbitrationandMediationSocietyhttp://www.aams.ab.caThe ADR Institute of Alberta (ADRIA) is a not-for-profit organization that providesoutstandingservicetoclientsandstudents,andassistsmorethan450membersengagedinthepracticeofarbitrationandmediationthroughouttheprovinceofAlberta.AlbertaLawLibrarieshttp://www.lawlibrary.ab.caFacilitates access to legal information for the Alberta community, including its judiciary,lawyers,citizens,librariesandgovernmentagencies.AlbertaOmbudsmanwww.obmudsman.ab.caThe Alberta Ombudsman responds to complaints of unfair treatment by provincialgovernmentauthorities,thepatientconcernsresolutionprocessofAlbertaHealthServicesand designated professional organizations under the Health Professions Act, RegulatedAccounting Profession Act, Regulated Forestry Profession Act, Veterinary Profession ActandtheAgrologyProfessionAct.FamilyMediationSocietyhttp://afms.ca/index.php?pid=1Non-profit organization promotes development and appropriate use of mediation as analternativetocourtactions.JohnHowardSocietyofAlbertahttp://www.johnhoward.ab.caA non-profit agency concerned with the problem of crime and its prevention. Containsresourcepapersandservices.JusticeAlbertahttp://justice.alberta.ca/Pages/home.aspxInformationaboutAlberta'sjusticesystem,itsmajorparticipantsandlinkstopublications.LegalAidAlbertahttp://www.legalaid.ab.ca/contact/Pages/default.aspxProvides legalaid incivilandcriminalmatters forpeoplewhocannotaffordtopay fora


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lawyerfromtheirownresources.NativeCounsellingServicesofAlbertahttp://www.ncsa.ca/onlineServices include familywellness and addictions programs; parole, probation, and prisonliaisonservices;resource,mediaandresearchdepartments.PartTimeFathershttp://www.mesacanada.com/othergrp.htmMen’seducationalsupportassociation.ProBonoAlbertahttp://www.pbla.caTo improve access to justice by increasing the scope and availability of pro bono legalservices for Albertans of limited means. Pro bono legal services are intended tocomplement,nottoreplace,aproperlyfundedlegalaidsystem.Phone:403-541-4840FORADDITIONALLOCALRESOURCESFORSELFREPS,PLEASECONTACTTHESITESBELOWRequirementsofFactumforAlbertaCourtofAppealhttps://albertacourts.ca/docs/default-source/Court-of-Appeal/factumcf1c1ca7bba36761b09dff0000c98c91.pdf?sfvrsn=0AchecklistthatprovidestheminimumrequirementsneededinaCourtofAppealFactum.

EDMONTONAlbertaOmbudsmanwww.obmudsman.ab.caEdmontonOffice-Suite2800,10303JasperAveNWEdmonton,ABT5J5C3Phone:780-427-2756EdmontonCommunityLegalCentrehttp://www.eclc.caProvides free legal services to low income individuals in the areas of civil andadministrativelaw.10056101AAvenueEdmonton,ABT5JO8CPhone:780-702-1725EdmontonCourthousehttp://www.albertacourts.ab.ca/Home/Contact/LocationDetail/Detail/tabid/258/loc/Edmonton/Default.aspx1ASirWinstonChurchillSquare,Edmonton,ABT5J0R2EdmontonFamilyLawInformationCentreMain Floor, Law Courts, 1A Sir Winston Churchill Square, 97 Street & 103A Avenue,


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Edmonton,ABPhone:780-415-0404ElizabethFrySocietyofEdmontonwww.efryedmonton.ab.caWe foster the dignity and worth of all women and girls who are or may be at risk ofbecomingcriminalized.10523-100AvenueEdmonton,ABT5J0A8TollFree:1-866-421-1175EdmontonLawLibraryhttp://www.lawlibrary.ab.ca/our-libraries.php?id=20P.O.Box47093,62EdmontonCityCentre,Edmonton,ABT5J4N1EdmontonLibraryhttp://www.epl.caPhone:780-667-4636StudentLegalServicesofEdmontonhttp://www.slsedmonton.comStudent Legal Services of Edmonton (SLS) is a student-managed, non-profit societydedicatedtohelpinglow-incomeindividualsinEdmontonandareaunderstandtheirlegalissuesandsolvetheirlegalproblems.1101188AvenueNW,Edmonton,ABT6G0Z3Phone:780-492-2226

CALGARYAlbertaOmbudsmanwww.obmudsman.ab.caCalgary–Suite2560,801–6Ave.SW,Calgary,ABT2P3W2info@ombudsmanCalgaryCourthousehttp://www.albertacourts.ab.ca/Home/Contact/LocationDetail/Detail/tabid/258/loc/Calgary/Default.aspx601-5StreetSW,Calgary,ABT2P5P7CalgaryCourthouseLegalInformationCentrehttp://www.albertacourts.ab.ca/familylawThe Law Information Centre can help you get the information you need for civil andcriminalmatters.ALINCCoordinatorwillhelpyouunderstandAlberta'scourtprocesses.7thfloor,CalgaryCourtsCentre,601-5StreetSWCalgary,ABPhone:403-297-6981


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CalgaryLegalGuidancehttp://www.clg.ab.caCalgaryLegalGuidanceexiststoprovidelegalassistanceandinformationtodisadvantagedpersonswhowouldnototherwisehaveaccesstosuchservices.100,840-7thAvenueSW,CalgaryAB,T2P3G2Phone:403-2349266CalgaryPublicLibraryhttp://www.calgarypubliclibrary.comPhone:403-260-2600CalgaryWorker'sResourceCentrehttp://www.calgaryworkers.orgHelp Calgarians understand and access the rights and benefits they are entitled to asworkersunderavarietyofemployment-relatedlegislations.2002-1stAveNWCalgary,ABT2N0B3Phone:403-264-8100MediationCalgaryhttp://www.mediation.ab.caA charitable not-for-profit organization of volunteers who provide conflict managementand dispute resolution information and assistance through collaborative services andworkshopstoneighbours,communityassociationsandnot-for-profitgroups.Suite640,1300-8thStreetSWCalgary,ABT2R1B2Phone:403-269-2707UniversityofCalgaryProBonoStudentshttp://www.canlaw.com/legalaid/probono.htmUniversityofCalgary,Room2390,MurrayFraserHall,2500UniversityDriveNWCalgaryAB,T2N1N4Phone:403-220-2690Women'sCentreofCalgaryhttp://www.womenscentrecalgary.orgWeofferwomenopportunities toboth receiveandprovidesupport, connectwithothersandbuildcommunitythroughavarietyofprograms.646FirstAvenueNECalgaryABT2E0B6Phone:403-264-1155

REDDEERCentralAlbertaLegalClinichttp://www.communitylegalclinic.netProvides legal advice and information to peoplewho cannot afford a lawyer and do notqualifyforlegalaid.


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#301,5008RossStreet,RedDeer,ABT4N1Y3Phone:403-314-9129TollFree:1-877-314-9129Email:[email protected]

WETASKIWINWetaskiwinCourthousehttp://www.albertacourts.ab.ca/Home/Contact/LocationDetail/Detail/tabid/258/loc/Wetaskiwin/Default.aspx460551St.Wetaskiwin,ABT9A1K7

LETHBRIDGECrossroadsCounsellingCentrehttp://www.crossroadscounselling.com542-7thStreetS.Lethbridge,ABT1J2H1Phone:403-327-7080LegalAidAlberta(LethbridgeLocation)http://www.legalaid.ab.ca/contact/Pages/default.aspx#244,2004AvenueS.Lethbridge,ABT1J4C9Phone:403-381-5194LethbridgeFamilyServiceswww.lfsfamily.ca1107-2AAvenueN.Lethbridge,ABT1H0E6Phone:403-327-5724McManYouthFamilyandCommunityServicewww.mcman.ca#204,5157thStreetS.Lethbridge,ABT1J2GBPhone:403-328-2488NativeCounsellingServicesofAlbertawww.ncsa.ca208-3247St.SLethbridge,ABT1J2G2Phone:403-329-6140


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BritishColumbiaAccessProBonoSocietyofBChttp://www.accessprobono.caResources.ExploreourlegalresourcessectiontofindanswerstocommonquestionsaboutfreelegalservicesinBC.ClickLawhttp://www.clicklaw.bc.caClicklaw is a website aimed at enhancing access to justice in British Columbia. Clicklawfeatureslegalinformationandeducationdesignedforthepublicfromover24contributororganizations,aswellasselectedothers.CommunityLegalAssistanceAgencyhttp://www.clasbc.netProvides legal assistance to disadvantaged people throughout British Columbia. Wespecialize in the areas of poverty, disability, workers’ compensation, employmentinsurance,mentalhealth,humanrightsandequalitylaw.FamilyLawBChttp://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/Self-helpmaterials to help people resolve their family law problems, current family lawinformationandresources,andlinkstousefulrelatedsites.FamilyLawResourcesforLimitedScopeClientshttp://www.cle.bc.ca/pdfs/webcastmaterials/materials/CLETV_126716_Handout1.pdfHowtoSeparatehttp://howtoseparate.caAnonlinecoursethathelpspeopleinBCnavigatethroughseparationordivorce.JusticeEducationSocietyhttp://www.justiceeducation.caThe Justice Education Society creates innovative programs and resources that improveaccesstoBritishColumbia’sjusticesystem.LegalServicesSocietyhttp://www.legalaid.bc.ca/Provideslegalservicestothoseeligibleforlegalaid.MediateBChttp://www.mediatebc.comOffers mediation information, services and programs for individuals, families andorganizations.


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MyLawBChttp://mylawbc.com/The Legal Services Society, a non-profit organization, provides a range of free services,includinglegalinformation,legaladvice,andrepresentation.ProgressiveInterculturalServicesSocietyhttp://www.pics.bc.caPICSprovidesavarietyofcomprehensiveprogramsandservicestoassistnewandrecentimmigrantswiththeirtransitionwithinCanada.PovNethttp://www.povnet.orgPovNetisanonlineanti-povertycommunitywebsite.Itprovidesonlinetoolsthatfacilitatecommunication, community and access to information around poverty-related issues inBritishColumbiaandCanada.SalvationArmyProBonohttp://www.probono.caSalvationArmyprogramprovidesaccesstolegalservicesfortheprovince'spoor.TheAdvocacyCentrehttp://www.advocacycentre.orgOur task is to provide representation to groups that would not otherwise have theresourcestoeffectivelyasserttheirinterests.TheCourtsofBritishColumbiaGuidebookshttp://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/supreme_court/self-represented_litigants/guidebooks.aspxGuidebookshavebeencreatedbytheBCcourtstohelpSRLswithcertainproceduresintheSupremeCourt,suchasdraftingcourtdocumentsandpreparingforhearings.FORADDITIONALLOCALRESOURCESFORSELFREPS,PLEASECONTACTTHESITESBELOW

VANCOUVER/SURREYAccessProBonoSocietyofBCGreaterVancouverClinichttp://www.accessprobono.caResources.Exploreourlegalresourcessectiontofindanswerstocommonquestionsaboutfreelegalservices106-873BeattySt.VancouverBC,V6B2M6Phone:604-878-7400or1-877-762-6664NewtonAdvocacyGrouphttp://www.newtonadvocacygroup.ca


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Committedtotheempowermentofindividualsandfamilies.1358888Ave.Surrey,BritishColumbiaPhone:604-596-2311SouthFraserLegalResourceCentrehttp://www.sfwomensservices.com/programs/legal-information-a-advocasy-program/south-fraser-legal-resource-center.htmlSouthFraserLegalResourceCentreisaprojectofSouthFraserWomensServices.Itaimstoimproveaccesstojusticebyprovidingfreeinformationandresourcesonavarietyoflegalissuestowomenandtheirfamilies.#214–7565–132ndStreetSurreyBCV3W1K5Phone:778-565-3638Ext.502Email:[email protected]://www.justicebc.ca/en/faminformationforpeopleconsideringchangesintheirfamilyrelationshipssuchasseparationanddivorce,andmaybeofinteresttopeoplethinkingofmarryingorlivingwithsomeoneinamarriage-likerelationship.301-7380KingGeorgeBlvd.Surrey,BC,V3W5A5Phone:604-501-3100VancouverJusticeAccessCentreandSupremeCourtAccessCentre(JAC)http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/justice-access-centre/vancouver/Self-helpandInformationServiceshttp://www.supremecourtselfhelp.bc.ca290–800HornbyStreetVancouver,BCV6Z2C5Phone:604-660-2084TollFree:CallEnquiryB.C.tollfreefromoutsideVancouverat1-800-663-7867andasktobeconnectedto604-660-2084

NANAIMONanaimoCitizenAdvocacyAssociationhttp://http://www.povnet.org/ncaa/NanaimoCitizenAdvocacyAssociationisanon-profitorganizationdedicatedtoadvocatingfor individuals who seek assistance, and providing legal counseling services in the midVancouver Island area. It also provides Public Legal Education ( P.L.E. ) through thesupportoftheLawFoundationofB.C.Workshops.NanaimoJusticeAccessCentrehttp://http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/justice-access-centre/nanaimo/index.htmSelf-helpandInformationServices302–65FrontSt.Nanaimo,B.C.V9R5H9


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Phone:250-741-5447TollFree:1-800-578-8511NanaimoMen’sCentrehttp://www.nanaimomen.com418FitzwilliamSt.Nanaimo,BritishColumbiaPhone:250-716-1551NanaimoWomen’sCentrehttp://www.nanaimowomen.com285SelbyStreetNanaimo,BCV9R2R2Phone:250-753-0633

PRINCEGEORGEActiveSupportAgainstPovertyhttp://clbc.cioc.ca/record/CLB0016Provides advocacy services including welfare and disability appeal and tribunalrepresentation.11886thAve.PrinceGeorge,BCV2L3M6Phone:250-563-6112PrinceGeorgeFamilyJusticeCentrehttp://clbc.cioc.ca/record/CLB0508Plaza40010114thAve.Room471PrinceGeorge,BCV2L3H9Phone:1-888-668-1602


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NewBrunswick

Court-OrderedEvaluationsSupportProgram(C-OESP)This is a subsidy program to off-set the costs to parents when the court orders aprofessional evaluation in a contested custody and/or access case. It is operated by theDepartmentofJustice.Eligibilityforfullorpartialassistancedependsonincome.Fillableformavailableon:www.familylawnb.ca/english/forms_evaluations_support_programFamilyLawInformationCentre(FLIC)-SaintJohnLawCourtsThisserviceinthejudicialdistrictofSaintJohnisaninitiativeoftheDepartmentofJustice.TheFLICoffers informationandresourcestothegeneralpublicaboutvariousfamily lawissues, referrals to other services and appointments for family mediation or to see thefamilyadvicelawyerorthetriagefamilyadvicelawyer.Tobookanappointment,call:506-658-2261VisittheFLIC:SaintJohnLawCourts,10PeelPlaza,Level2FloorOpenMondaytoFriday,8:30amto4:30pmAtlanticTimeFamilyLawNewBrunswickThiswebsitepromotesaccesstothefamilyjusticesystem.Includesfamilylawpublications,videos,self-helpguidesandannotatedfillablefamilylawforms.www.familylawnb.ca/english/index.phpFamilyLegalAidwww.legalaid.nb.caLegalAidOfficesin:Bathhurst 506-546-5010, Campbellton 506-753-6453, Edmundston 506-735-4213,Fredericton 506-444-2777, Miramichi 506-622-1061, Moncton 506-853-853-7300,Tracadie-Sheila506-395-1507,Woodstock506-328-8127FamilySupportOrdersService(FSOS)FSOSmonitorsandenforcessupportordersandagreementsfiledwiththeservice.Thisisaservice of the New Brunswick Department of Justice to promote a dependable flow ofsupportpayments.Call24hourToll-FreeInfo-line:1-888-488-3767forinformationonstatusofyourcaseFrederictonclients:506-444-3767CentralPaymentOffice:1-506-444-4131FortheSakeofChildrenFree6hourparentingafter separation course (in twosesssions) that focusesonhelpingparentshelptheirchildren.PresentedbytheDepartmentofJusticewiththeparticipationofPLESI-NB.Toregister,calltollfree:1-888-236-2444InFrederictonarea,call:506-444-3767(Allparticipantsmustregister)


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NavigatingtheFamilyJusticeSystem:WorkshopsforSelf-RepresentedLitigantsTwo-hour workshops offered in various locations around the province. May helpindividualshandlingtheirownfamilylawmatterstounderstandfamilylawissuesorgainproceduralinformationonhowtocompleteformsforanuncontesteddivorceorchangeachildsupportorder.ThisisaninitiativeofPLEIS-NBwiththeassistanceofmembersofthefamilylawbar.Toregister,gotoFamilyLawNB:www.familylawnb.ca-clickonFamilyLawWorkshopsCalltollfree:1-888-236-2444(pre-registrationisrequired)PublicLegalEducationandInformationServiceofNewBrunswickPLEIS-NBisanon-profitorganizationandaregisteredcharity.Ourmandateistodevelopbilingualeducationalproductsandservicesaboutthelawforthegeneralpublicinordertopromote access to the legal system. Our goal is to assist the public in identifying andunderstanding their legal rights and responsibilities, and attaining self-help skillswhereappropriate,toimprovetheirabilitytodealwithlegalissues.www.legal-info-legale.nb.ca/en/index.phpTheLawSocietyofNewBrunswickTheLawSocietyoffersalistoflawyerslicensedtopracticeinNewBrunswick.Lookunder"Lawyer Search" at the top of the page.You can check a lawyer's status or search for alawyerbycity.The Law Society also offers information on how to file a complaint about a lawyer'sconductandhottohavealawyer'sbillreviewed.Itsstaffcannotgiveyouadvice,representyouorhelpyousuealawyerwww.lawsociety-barreau.nb.caToll-FreeFamilyLawInformationLineAtoll-freelineoperatedbyPLEIS-NB.Operatorcanprovidegeneralinformationonfamilylawmattersandexplainfamilylawformsandcourtprocedures.Calltoll-free:1-888-236-2444OutofProvince:1-506-453-6393OpenMondaytoFriday,8:30amto4:30pmAtlanticTime


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NewfoundlandandLabradorSupremeCourtofNewfoundlandandLabradorhttp://www.court.nl.ca/supreme/selfhelp/index.htmlInformationandvideostoassistself-representedlitigantswithfindingalawyer,obtaininglegaladviceandrepresentingyourselfincourt.


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NovaScotiaNovaScotiaDepartmentofJusticeThiswebsiteisdesignedtoofferyouresourcesabouthowtoprepareforcourtifyouarenotrepresentedbyalawyer.http://novascotia.ca/just/srl/NovaScotiaFamilyLawThis website offers information relating to the law, processes, and services that makeupfamily lawinNovaScotia.Thiswebsitewillhelpyouunderstandyourfamily lawissueandwillprovidethetoolstoallowyoutonavigatetheoptionsavailabletohelpsolveyourproblem.www.nsfamilylaw.caNovaScotiaLegalAidTheNovaScotiaLegalAidCommissiondeliverslegalaidviaanetworkof16community-basedlawofficesaswellas3sub-offices.http://www.nslegalaid.caTheCourtsofNovaScotiahttp://www.courts.ns.ca/TheLegalInformationSocietyofNovaScotia(LISNS)LISNS(acharitable,not forprofitestablishedsince1987withamandate toprovide freelegal informationtoNovaScotians)providesatoll-freeanonymous legal information line(North America wide)1-800-665-9779which is staffed by legally trained counsellorsfrom9:30amto5:00pm(1:00-2:00pmclosedforlunch)throughwhichthereisaccesstoa Lawyer Referral Service and Mediator Referral Service. There is also have awebsite,www.legalinfo.org, that provides comprehensive information on all areas of thelawincludingnewinformationforself-representedindividualsandvolunteersinterestingin becoming public navigators to assist people in their community who are self-representedanddealingwithlegalconflict.


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OntarioARCHDisabilityLawCentrehttp://www.archdisabilitylaw.ca/ProvidesarangeoflegalservicestopeoplewithdisabilitieswholiveinOntario,disabilityadvocacyorganizations,andthelegalprofession.AssociationofCommunityLegalClinicswww.aclco.orgTherepresentativebodyofOntario'scommunitylegalaidclinics.425AdelaideSt.West,5thfloorToronto,ONM5V3C1Phone:1-866-965-1416CommunityLegalEducationOntariowww.cleo.on.caProduces clear, accurate, and practical legal information to help people understand andexercisetheirlegalrights.119SpadinaAvenue,Suite600Toronto,ONM5V2L1Phone:416-408-4420CLEO-StepsinaFamilyLawCaseFlowchartsFamilyFinanceSolutionshttp://www.familyfinancesolutions.ca/ProvidingFinancialDivorceandRetirementPlanningSolutionstoFamiliesinYorkRegionandtheCityofTorontoFamilyLawEducationforWomenwww.onefamilylaw.caPlainlanguagelegalinformationonwomen’srightsunderOntariofamilylawisavailablein14languagesandinmultipleformats.admin@onefamilylaw.caFLIC–FamilyLawInformationCentreshttp://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/infoctr_locations.aspInformationandreferrals.LawHelpOntariowww.lawhelpontario.orgLegalresourcecentresattheOttawaandTorontocourthousesexclusivelyforcivilcases.TheLawSocietyofUpperCanadawww.lsuc.on.caTheLawSocietyregulatesOntariolawyersandparalegallicenseesOsgoodeHall,130QueenStreetWestToronto,ONM5H2N6Phone:416-947-3300


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LegalAidOntariohttp://www.legalaid.on.ca/enArangeoflegalservicesforlow-incomepeoplePhone:416-979-1446TollFree:1-800-668-8258OntarioLegalServiceswww.ontariolegalservices.comProceedings in the Small Claims Court under the Provincial Offences Act in the OntarioCourtofJustice;proceedingsundertheCriminalCodebeforeasummaryconvictioncourt;proceedingsbeforetribunalsestablishedbythefederalorprovincialgovernments.2179DanforthAveToronto,ONM4C1K4Phone:416-690-3910ProBonoLawOntariowww.pblo.orgAcharityfoundedin2001tobridgethejusticegapbetweenlawyerswhowanttogivebackand the many Ontarians who can’t afford legal services and have a legal problem notcoveredby government funding. PBLO creates andmanageprograms that connect theselawyer volunteers with low-income Ontarians–either directly or in partnership withcharitableorganizationsworkinginthelocalcommunity.260AdelaideStreetEast,POBox102TorontoONM5A1N1Phone:416-977-4448YourLegalRightswww.yourlegalrights.on.caFORADDITIONALLOCALRESOURCESFORSELFREPS,PLEASECONTACTTHESITESBELOW

BELLEVILLECommunityAdvocacyandLegalCentrewww.communitylegalcentre.caWe provide free legal services to low income residents of Hastings, Prince Edward andLennox&Addingtoncounties.158GeorgeStreetLevel1Belleville,ONK8N3H2Phone:613-966-8686

BRAMPTONMississaugaCommunityLegalServiceswww.legalclinicsinpeel.ca


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AssistspeoplewholiveinMississaugaandMalton,andNorthPeel&DufferinCommunityLegalServices.Phone:905-896-2050NorthPeelandDufferinCommunityLegalServiceswww.legalclinicsinpeel.ca(“NPDCLS”)assistspeoplewholiveinBrampton,Caledon,andDufferinCounty.Phone:905-455-0160PeelFamilyMediationServiceswww.peelfamilymediation.orgPeel Family Mediation Services offers family law mediation (on-site and off-site) andMandatory Information programs (free) to the public in theRegion of Peel andDufferinCounty.Phone:905-456-4700PeelFamilyLawServiceCentreThePeel Family LawServiceCentre offers eligible clients a rangeof legal resources andsupportforfamilymatters.205CountyCourtBoulevardBrampton,ONL6W4R6Phone:905-453-1723SouthEtobicokeLegalServiceswww.southetobicokelegal.caSouthEtobicokeCommunityLegalServices(SECLS)isanon-profit,charitableorganizationdedicatedtoprovidingfreelegalservicestolow-incomepeopleintheSouthEtobicokeareaofToronto.Phone:416-252-7218

OTTAWAOttawaLegalInformationCentrewww.centreinfojuridique.ca/en/TheCentreoffersservicesinallareasofthelaw,suchasfamilylaw,immigrationlaw,tenants'rights,employmentinsurance,etc.Requiringnoeligibilitycriteria,anyresidentoftheOttawaregioncanobtaintheCentre’sservices,regardlessofyourincomeorlegalproblem.TheCentreoffersservicesinEnglishandinFrench.

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http://www.childandfamilycentre.on.ca/home.htmlOur counseling staff work directly with children and families, encouraging their activeparticipationinmakingdecisionsabouttheservicestheywillreceive.62cheminFroodRoad,suite100SudburyONPhone:705-525-5008FLIChttp://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/infoctr_locations.asp159CedarStreet,2ndFl.,Suite201;155ElmStreetWestSudburyONPhone:705-564-7600LegalAidhttp://www.legalaid.on.ca/en/40ElmStreetUnit271SudburyONP3C1S8Phone:705-674-3200SudburyCounsellingCentrehttp://www.counsellingccs.com/en/The Sudbury Counselling Centre is a non-profit community based agency that providescounsellingandsupportservicestochildren,teenagers,adults,couples,familiesaswellascompaniesandagencies.260CedarSt.SudburyONP3B1M7Phone:705-524-9629SudburyFamilyMediationhttp://www.divorcingtogether.org/Dedicated to restoring a happy and productive life for individuals, couples and familiesaffectedbyseparationanddivorce.176LarchSt.Suite102SudburyONP3E1C5Phone:705-674-6664

WINDSORBridgingFamilyConflicthttp://www.bfc-mediation.comFamilymediationservicesPhone:519-946-0808Citizen'sAdvocacyWindsorhttp://www.citizen-advocacy.ca/Weprovideavarietyofdifferentprogramsandservicestoenrichthecommunityweliveinbyfocusingontheneedsofthepeopleinit.235EugenieSt.West,suite105AWindsorONPhone:519-966-5010LegalAid


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uwindsor.ca/cla2475UniversityAve.WestWindsorONPhone:519-253-7150LegalAssistanceofWindsoruwindsor.ca/law/legalassistanceWeprovide legal services for those inourcommunityunable topay foraprivate lawyerandalearningopportunityforstudents.85PittSt.EastWindsorONPhone:519-256-7831Windsor-EssexBilingualLegalClinichttp://www.bilinguallegalclinic.com/595TecumsehRoadEastWindsorONPhone:519-253-3526


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Saskatchewan

In-PersonAssistanceAboriginalCourtWorkProgram(Provincewide)www.justice.gov.sk.ca/aboriginalcourtworkerprogramThis program provides important services that assist Aboriginal adults and youth inconflictwiththelawandisdesignedtomeettheuniqueneedsoftheAboriginalpeople.DisputeResolutionOfficeTheDRO believes in people's ability to resolve issueswith dignity and respect in a safeenvironment. The DRO provides and encourages the provision of disputeresolution/mediationservicestothepublic.TheDROcanhelpbyprovidingprofessionalmediationandfacilitationservicestopartiesinconflict.www.saskjustice.gov.sk.ca/disputeresolutionoffice3rdfloor,3085AlbertSt.ReginaTelephone:306-787-5747FamilyJusticeServicesBranchhttp://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/births-deaths-marriages-and-divorces/separation-or-divorceThe Branch is the central authority in Saskatchewan responsible for delivering familyjustice services to individualswhoneedhelp indealingwith thedifficulties arising fromfamily breakdown, separation and divorce. These services are in the area of parenting,custody,access,supportobligationsandmarriage.Family Law Information Centre -Inter-Jurisdictional Support Orders -MaintenanceEnforcementOffice-ParentEducationUnit-SocialWorkUnitFamilyLawInformationSessions(weeklyinRegina)(monthlyinSaskatoon)The Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice, in partnership with the Public Legal EducationAssociation(PLEA),ProBonoLawofSaskatchewan(PBLS),LawSocietyLibrary,and theSaskatoon Public Library, have set up regular weekly drop-in help sessions at the LawSocietyLibraryattheReginaCourtofQueen’sBench,andmonthlydrop-inhelpsessionsattheSaskatoonPublicLibraryandSaskatoonCourtofQueen’sBench.Lawyerswillprovidefreehelp sessions toassist SRLswithgeneral legal informationandassistance, includingformpreparationusingthePLEAFamilyLawWebsite.FurtherinformationcanbeobtainedbycontactingtheFamilyLawInformationCentreat1-888-218-2822(extension2)FamilyMattersFamilyMattersassistsfamiliesgoingthroughseparationordivorcebyprovidingaccessto:

• Informationandresourcestodealwithachangingfamilysituation.• Assistancetoresolveurgentandoutstandingissues.


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Theprogramaimstominimizetheimpactofseparationanddivorceonallfamilymembers–especiallychildrenandprovidesearlyintervention/resolutionforpeople,andisagreatresourceforself-reps.Theprogramoffersafreethree-hourmeetingbetweenseparating/divorcingparties(evenbeforeanactionisstarted)andaFamilyMattersserviceprovidertotrytocometosomesolutions,andconnectpeoplewithresourcesasneeded.Website:http://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/births-deaths-marriages-and-divorces/separation-or-divorce/family-matters-programTelephone:1-844-863-3408Email:familymatters@gov.sk.caThisprogramiscurrentlyavailableinfourlocationsinSaskatchewan,including:Saskatoon,PrinceAlbert,ReginaandMooseJaw.LawSocietyofSaskatchewanLibraries(Provincewide)www.lawsociety.sk.ca(seelibrarytab)Law Society Libraries provide a full range of resources and services to support legalresearch.Telephone:306-569-0155or1-877-989-4999LegalAdviceClinic@CLASSIC(Saskatoon)The Legal Advice Clinic operates Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and evenings and iscoordinatedbyCommunityLegalAssistanceServices forSaskatoonInnerCity(CLASSIC).Lawyers provide assistance in Criminal, Family and Civil Law during half hourappointments.Appointmentsarerequired.Telephone:306-657-610012320thStreetWest,SaskatoonLegalAidSaskatchewan(Provincewide)www.legalaid.sk.caProvidesa rangeof legal services to low income individuals inSaskatchewan inareasoffamily and criminal law. Those who are eligible can access the service of experiencedlawyersthroughouttheprovince.ProBonoLawSaskatchewan(PBLS)(provincewide)website:www.pblsask.caProvides information and assistance to individuals looking to access legal services inSaskatchewan. PBLS has several Panel Programs to assist eligible individuals inSaskatchewan bymatching them directlywith a lawyerwho has agreed to provide full-representation legal services for free. There are several Pro Bono Law Panel Programs:Children and Youth - Seniors Legal Assistance - Immigration & Refugee - Solicitors -General-ResidentialTenancies-CriminalAppealsTelephone:306-569-3098ProBonoLawSaskatchewanFreeLegalClinicswww.pblsask.ca/clinicprogram.htmlFreelegalclinicsarelocatedthroughouttheprovinceofSaskatchewan.Lawyervolunteers


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profice free legalassistanceto individualswhocannotafforda lawyeranddonotqualifyforLegalAid.Incometestingdoesapply.CliniclocationsarecurrentlyinRegina,Saskatoon,Swift Current, Estevan, Moose Jaw, Meadow Lake, North Battleford, La Ronge, Yorkton,WeyburnandPrinceAlbert.Telephone:306-569-3098ReginaFreeLegalClinicTheRegina Free Legal Clinic operates Saturday from9am - 12pmat the SalvationArmyCorrectionalandJusticeServicesOfficeindowntownRegina.Lawyersprovideassistanceinallareasofthelawduringhourlongappointments.AppointmentsarerequiredandcanbescheduledbycallingMondaytoFridayduringbusinesshours.Telephone:306-757-4711224013thAvenue,ReginaWalk-InAdvocacyClinic@CLASSIC(Saskatoon)The Walk-In Advocacy Clinic is operated by Community Legal Assistance Services forSaskatoon Inner City (CLASSIC) every Monday andWednesday between 1pm and 5pm.Thisclinicisrunbylawstudentsunderthesupervisionofastafflawyer.Appointmentsarenotrequiredandwalk-insarewelcome.Advocacyservicesareprovidedinareasthatinclude:Landlord-Tenant-SocialAssistance-SmallClaimsCourtEstates-Immigration&Refugee-IndianResidentialSchoolSettlement-SGI -Employment -Employment Insurance -Worker'sCompensation -CanadaPensionPlan-HumanRights-CorrectionalServicesDisciplinaryandParoleHearings.Telephone:306-657-610012320thStreetWest,Saskatoon

OnlineAssistanceCourtsofSaskatchewanwww.sasklawcourts.caThe website is a portal to the three courts of Saskatchewan: Provincial Court, Court ofQueen'sBenchandCourtofAppeal.Thissiteprovidescourtschedules,informationonthejudicialsystemandinformationonproceedingsbeforethecourts.FamilyLawSaskatchewan/PublicLegalEducationAssociation(Online)www.familylaw.plea.orgFamily Law Saskatchewan has been created by PLEA with funding from the LawFoundationofOntariotoprovidefree-of-chargeassistancetopeopleinSaskatchewanwhoaredealingwithseparationanddivorcewithoutalawyer.FamilyLawSaskatchewanhasawiderangeoflegalinformationonfamilylawtopics,andafreeFormWizardthatcanhelpindividualsfilloutthenecessarycourtforms.PLEAalsoprovides freepublicationsonawidevarietyof legal topics.PLEApublicationscanalsopointtoresourcesavailableinyourcommunity.


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Freelawwww.qp.gov.sk.caFreelaw provides free online access to current Government of Saskatchewan legislationincludingActsandRegulations.Papercopiesoflegislationareavailableforafee.ThesitealsoprovidesaccesstotheRulesofCourtandlegislatedforms.SaskatchewanMinistryofJustice&JusticeCanada(Provincewide)www.justice.gov.sk.cawww.justice.gc.caTheSaskatchewanMinistryofJusticeandCanadianDepartmentofJusticewebsitesprovideinformationofbranchesandprogramsandservicesofferedprovinciallyandfederallyandaccesstopublications,formsandlegislation.

Documents

NSRLP General Resources...Jan 13, 2017 · NSRLP’s CanLll primer (available in English and French): ... employment, immigration) you may find that their website offers some information