Legal & family court support

If you are a woman living in Durham Region, meet with one of our Family Court Support Workers to…

Get support

• Tell your story to someone who understands intimate partner violence and family law issues
• Be accompanied to court and to lawyer appointments within the Durham Region (Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby)
• Discuss what happens in court and lawyer appointments
• Be supported after leaving intimate partner violence
• Get referrals to other services
• Be supported in seeking an emergency order from the court

Plan

• Identify your needs and priorities
• Set realistic goals
• Figure out ways to keep you and your children safe

Learn

• The family law procedures that matter to your case
• How the family court process works
• How to prepare for appointments with lawyers and the court
• How to complete legal documents
• How to effectively work with your lawyer

To book an appointment:

• Call us: 905-728-0978 ext.235 or toll-free at 1-866-516-3116 ext.235.
  • We cannot call you back unless you tell us a safe number and time to reach you.
• Email us: Intake@LukesPlace.ca
  • Please don't provide confidential information in your email.

Appointments are currently being offered in person at our offices in Oshawa and Ajax or virtually, both by appointment only.

Walk-in services are available at our Oshawa Courthouse office Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

New to our services?

If you are new to our services, we invite you to contact us to learn more or book an appointment.

• Call us: 905-728-0978 ext.235 or toll-free at 1-866-516-3116 ext.235.
  • We cannot call you back unless you tell us a safe number and time to reach you.
• Email us: Intake@LukesPlace.ca
  • Please don't provide confidential information in your email.

We are not currently offering any drop-in services at our Oshawa office.

Walk-in services are available at our Oshawa Courthouse office Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.

Located elsewhere in Ontario?

If you live elsewhere in Ontario, find support in your area by visiting this listing of Family Court Support Workers. We can also connect you to a family law lawyer for free summary legal advice through our Legal Clinic.