Since the Court must remain impartial in any case before it, the Supreme Court cannot provide legal advice; However, we are happy to refer you to resources available on other websites. The links below provide information to help you find a lawyer or paralegal to help you with your case, as well as general information about the court system and various legal issues. Civil society organizations: To make paralegals more accessible, the Law Society has approved a registration system that allows lawyers and paralegals to offer their professional services to the public as employees of charities and not-for-profit businesses. www.lso.ca/cso You speak French – know your rights: Did you know that you have the right to receive legal services in French from a lawyer or paralegal? www.lso.ca/FrenchRights Choosing the right lawyer: Access information about the differences between lawyers and paralegals, protect yourself when applying for legal help, and how to prepare to meet with your lawyer or paralegal. Law Society of www.lso.ca/ChoosingaLegalProfessional Referral Service (SRBL): Contact the Law Society of Ontario to find a lawyer or paralegal for a free consultation of up to 30 minutes to help you determine your rights and options. www.findlegalhelp.ca, Crisis Line: 416-947-5255 / Toll-free: 1-855-947-5255 Directory of Lawyers and Paralegals: A complete list of lawyers authorized by the Law Society to provide legal services in Ontario. Each list contains the status of lawyer or paralegal. The directory can be searched by name, field of activity, language, city or postal code. www.lso.ca/LawyerParalegalDirectory Certified Specialist Program: Search by area of expertise of lawyers who provide specialized support in complex cases and facilitate referrals. Search online or contact the Client Service Centre at 416-947-3300, toll-free at 1-800-668-7380 or email lawsociety@lso.ca for a printed copy. Discrimination and Harassment Counsel (DHC): A free service for the Ontario public, lawyers and paralegals.

The discrimination and harassment lawyer provides confidential assistance to anyone who has been discriminated against or harassed by a lawyer or paralegal, or within a law firm or legal organization. www.dhcounsel.on.ca your right – Simplified Ontario law: Licensed lawyers and paralegals offer legal services to help you. These Your Law short videos are designed to help you learn how. www.lso.ca/yourlaw Escrow Services and the Unclaimed Trust Fund: If you are looking for information or documents in the files of a lawyer or paralegal who is no longer practicing, Trust Services may be able to help. www.lso.ca /Trustee-Services-and-the-Unclaimed-Trust-Fund About Paralegals: Paralegals are an integral part of the legal system. They are professionally trained, insured and licensed by the Law Society of Ontario to serve the public and provide access to justice. Paralegals can provide an affordable option for those who need legal services or representation. Visit our About Paralegals page and read our fact sheet for more information about paralegals and how they serve Ontarians. You can get help from your courthouse`s Family Law Information Centre if you qualify. The lawyer (called a consulting lawyer) can give you up to 20 minutes of free general advice.

The legal counsel may also be able to refer you to a family law service centre. If legal counsel is not available, you will find various brochures and fact sheets to help you. This six-week course provides an understanding of important legal issues in mental health care in Ontario related to clinical, ethical, organizational and systemic factors. Health care professionals must be constantly aware of their legal obligations – including admission, treatment, discharge and medical records – in order to effectively respond to clients` rights and empower them to make their own health care decisions. Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) is a not-for-profit organization funded by Legal Aid Ontario, the Ministry of Justice and the Law Foundation of Ontario that develops and distributes legal information. CLEO offers resources and publications on a variety of topics, many of which are available in other languages. Pro Bono Law Ontario is a not-for-profit organization that promotes access to justice in Ontario by creating opportunities for lawyers to provide pro bono (free) legal services to low-income individuals and not-for-profit organizations. The organization`s main goal is to help low-income people with civil (non-family) legal issues that are not covered by Legal Aid Ontario. Pro Bono offers a free legal helpline for up to 30 minutes of legal advice and support. The toll-free number is 1-855-255-7256. For more information, see www.probonoontario.org/hotline/.

Legal Aid Ontario provides a range of legal services to low-income people. Please visit the Legal Aid website to find out if you are eligible for legal aid and to find out what types of help legal aid offers. Public defenders (court lawyers) provide legal advice and same-day representation. If you qualify for legal aid, the attorney-making lawyer can: Ontario Legal Information Centre: The Ontario Legal Information Centre offers a free 30-minute meeting with a lawyer to anyone in Ontario who is facing a legal problem or whose legal problem is in Ontario. The Centre`s services are offered confidentially and in person or by telephone in English and French. centreinfojuridique.ca/en/ Pro Bono Ontario Free Legal Helpline: Supports access to justice in Ontario by creating and promoting opportunities for lawyers to provide pro bono (free) legal services to people with limited resources. Toll-free 1-855-255-7256 or www.probonoontario.org Justice Ontario: A Useful Resource on Ontario Law. www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca Electronic court forms are available on the Attorney General`s website to help you with family, civil and small claims litigation in Ontario. www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/forms/ e-Laws: Provides access to official copies of Ontario`s by-laws and regulations. www.ontario.ca/laws Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN): A not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that develops innovative educational tools to introduce youth to the justice system.ojen.ca Your Legal Rights: A project of CLEO, a source of legal information in Ontario. yourlegalrights.on.ca CLEO`s Family Court Pathways to Forms: an online tool that helps people fill out the court forms they need to file for divorce in Ontario. stepstojustice.ca/guided-pathways-divorce-forms Cliquez-Justice: French-English-language information on various areas of law.

www.cliquezjustice.ca Courts of Ontario: All levels of the courts of Ontario. www.ontariocourts.ca Canadian Bar Association – Separated or Divorced Couples: For separating or divorcing couples looking for information on what can be done to reduce stress.