Legal Resources

Learn about the different income tax rules that apply to spousal support and child support. It explains that spousal support is usually taxable and deductible, and explains when spousal support payments are taxable and deductible. Child support is usually not taxable or deductible. Some legal fees and expenses are tax deductible.

The Supreme Court has developed a “Family Order Pick List” which sets out standard terms for most of the usual orders made in family cases. The pick list provides the Supreme Court clerks the ability to electronically populate orders after chambers applications or a judicial case conference.

Brochure about abuse of women in relationships. Explains what abuse is and what the warning signs are, and provides resources for help and support.

A one-stop source of information on family violence that can help you be safe or be part of the solution. It provides links to supports, and resources and services in your area. If you’re a professional, you can find resources and information on these pages to help you effectively prevent or respond to family violence.

Explains what type of behaviour counts as criminal harassment and what steps you can take to protect yourself. It also includes a list of local or provincial agencies that can offer support or helpful information.

This fact sheet provides general information about spousal support under the Divorce Act. The act applies to married couples who are divorcing. Provincial or territorial laws apply to unmarried or common-law couples that are separating and to married couples that are separating but not divorcing.

When a relationship ends, one spouse may seek help from the other with living expenses or to compensate for choices the spouses made during the relationship. Learn about spousal support.

The Solution Explorer is the first step in the online Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) process, with free legal information and self-help tools. You can apply to the CRT for small claims dispute resolution right from the Solution Explorer.

This booklet is designed to help children who have experienced sexual abuse. It outlines why a child should tell about the abuse and who should be told. It explains how family members might react and what social workers and police do when they are told about sexual abuse.

Learn about the decisions you must make if your relationship has ended. Topics include separation, and why making a separation agreement is a good idea, as it can deal with support and parenting arrangements, and can deal with property and debt. It also explains what happens to the family home.