Family Law Information Centres assist in meeting the individual needs of clients, particularly clients who are not represented by a lawyer and are entering the court system for the first time.

Family Law Information Centres have been established in most courts that deal with family law matters.

Please contact your local court for details of available services. See the listing of FLIC offices throughout Ontario.

Information Centres at Family Courts locations

Each family court location has the following resources and services available:

• pamphlets and other publications on issues related to separation and divorce and child protection matters, including What You Should Know About Family Law in Ontario (available in 9 languages)
• the Ministry's Guide to Family Procedures
• information about legal services, the court process and court forms
• at designated times, an Advice Lawyer from Legal Aid Ontario who can provide summary legal advice

In the 17 Family Court locations, there are also:

• an Information and Referral Coordinator who will provide information on alternative dispute resolution options, issues related to separation and divorce and community resources
• referrals to family mediation services connected with the court
• information about and referrals to parent information sessions