Need help with a family law issue but can't afford a lawyer? Call our intake line at 647-952-3354.​​
WHAT IS THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTRE?
The Family Justice Centre offers free legal services for people in Ontario facing family law issues who can't afford a lawyer and don't qualify for legal aid. We provide limited scope services in the form of summary legal advice and, when appropriate, assistance with document drafting.
The FJC launched in 2020 as a partnership between Pro Bono Students Canada, Epstein Cole LLP, and Legal Aid Ontario, and was created to fill gaps in Ontario's justice system and help make family justice more accessible.
OUR SERVICES
Summary Legal Advice
There can be many paths to a resolution. Get a lawyer's opinion on your case before determining how to proceed.
Drafting Court Forms
Law students, supervised by experienced family lawyers, help prepare high quality family court documents.
CONTACT US
647-952-3354
Please note that, as a law student clinic, we are limited in the services
we are able to provide.
INTAKE SCHEDULE
JANUARY TO MARCH 2026
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Fridays
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
Please call our phone number during intake hours. If you are not able to call during our intake hours, please leave a voicemail with your name and phone number and a law student will call you back.
During your intake call, a student will assess your eligibility. Please note that law students are not permitted to provide legal advice.​ If eligible, we will schedule you for a free virtual one-hour summary legal advice meeting with a lawyer.​ If it's right for your case, a law student, supervised by a family lawyer, may prepare court forms for you.​​
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Please note that intake and clinics are only available to residents of Ontario at this time.
The FJC can also be reached at info@familyjusticecentre.ca.
Disclaimer: Please do not include any confidential, sensitive, or privileged information in your message. Communications sent by email should be limited to general inquiries only. If you require legal advice, please contact our intake line during our intake hours.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I am beyond grateful for such an agency, and I truly don't believe that I would have been able to take the necessary actions that I was able to without their assistance. I would highly recommend the Family Justice Centre to others. I very much felt heard and respected.
The FJC is a great place to get legal advice. They give you all the care and attention you need. They follow up with you carefully. They give you great legal advice. One hour is a good time to discuss your issue. I strongly recommend it to other people.
I most definitely recommend [the FJC] for others who have trouble understanding the process and knowing what to say. Your students and staff are professionals. … It meant the world to me. Thank you so very much.
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THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS
The Family Justice Centre is grateful for the generous contributions of our Program Partner, Legal Aid Ontario, our Founding Funder and Champion Partner, Epstein Cole LLP, and our Program Partner, Blaney McMurtry LLP.
