Family Law

Don Valley Community Legal Services does not handle family law.

Please check Legal Aid Ontario for information on family law.

Family Senior Counsel (FSC) program
The Family Senior Counsel (FSC) program is a new certificate-based initiative by Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) aimed at improving access to justice for family law and child protection clients. This program prioritizes helping vulnerable clients who face challenges accessing legal services through traditional means. To qualify, clients must be legally and financially eligible for a legal aid certificate. Referrals directly by phone or email to:
Email: familyseniorcounsel@lao.on.ca
Toronto: 416 979 2352 ext. 7300
Toll-Free: 1 800 668 8258 ext. 7300

The Steps to Justice website (see below) offers step-by-step information about family law and other common legal problems.