Internet Resources for Families Experiencing Separation or Divorce
These links are provided for information only and Four Counties Family Court Mediation Service is not responsible for these sites.
Site For Children
- A Kid's Guide to Separation and Divorce
Excellent, interactive site for children from British Columbia. Animated children explain (in voice and writing) different aspects of separation and divorce including: why parents separate, the law, how kids may feel, and coping tools for kids.
Site for Teens
- A Teen Guide to Parental Separation and Divorce
Complete with soundtrack, site developed by BC Government. Addresses such issues as What's happening and why, changes in your life, your emotions, strategies, about the law, resources and FAQ's.
- Justice for Children and Youth
Advice, representation, and referrals for children and young people under 18 years of age.
Sites for Adults
- A Guide for Grown-Ups
The Companion resource for the Children and Teens sites developed by BC government (see above)
- Canadian Mental Health Association
http://www.cmha.ca/bins/content_page.asp?cid=2-70-72
- Child & Family Canada
"Fifty Canadian non-profit organizations have come together under the banner of Child & Family Canada to provide quality, credible resources on children and families on an easy-to-navigate website." There are more than 1300 documents on a range of issues, including child care, family resource programs, child development, family life, health, learning activities, literacy, media influences, parenting, physical activities and play, child safety, social issues, special needs and adolescent health and well-being.
- Because Life Goes On...Helping children and youth live with separation and divorce.
This is the on-line version of the publication by Health Canada of the same name.
- Access to Justice Network
This site provides access to resources related to the legal issues surrounding separation and divorce. For example, you can search for "family law" in Ontario.
- Violet: Law and Abused Women
This site provides information about the legal issues that arise in the context of domestic violence. It also addresses issues such as developing a safety plan and "why I stayed".
- Family Law Responsibility Office
The site explains how the program works, contains access to the forms, and discusses administrative fees (among other details)
- Department of Justice Canada
Federal Child Support Guidelines (choose "Programs and Services" and "Child Support") Also have information about parenting after divorce, family law assistance services and family violence.
- Ministry of the Attorney General Ontario
Provides information about court locations, supervised access centres, the Child Support guidelines, Office of the Children's Lawyer, and family court forms (choose "Family Justice")
- Legal Aid Office
Provides information about location of legal aid offices, and the services available for family law clients (choose "Family Law Services" under search).
- Ontario Courts
- Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)
(Choose "Publications and then "Publications Online")
CLEO produces clear language material on topics such as family, domestic violence, social assistance, housing, and refugee and immigration law.
- Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC)
Provides information on violence, violence prevention, and referrals for women and children experiencing violence.
- Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies in Ontario
Provides contact information for all Children's Aid Societies in Ontario.
- Ontario Statues and Legislation
- Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Death Certificates, Change of Name
- Four Info
Provides information about services and organizations in the four counties of Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton and City of Kawartha Lakes.
- Ontario Association of Family Mediators