Legal information sessions

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We offer opportunities for Ontario women to learn about family law.

Currently these sessions are offered by video conference. Our workshops are free and confidential.

To register or for more information:

  • 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.

Early Information Sessions

Timing:

  • one two-hour session

These sessions are for women who…

  • are in the early stages of their family law process, and
  • may or may not have a lawyer
  • are dealing with violence in their relationships or former relationships

What these sessions provide:

  • answers to common questions about the family law process
  • tips on navigating the family law system
  • safety planning
  • an information package
  • information about other services offered by Luke’s Place and in the community
  • print copies of our Family Court and Beyond workbook and organizer

Family Law Information Workshops

Timing:

  • workshops run every other week on various legal topics such as working with your lawyer, completing financial statements, restraining orders, and arrangements for children
  • participate in one, some, or all of the workshops

These sessions are for women who…

  • are involved in a family court case
  • want to become “family law literate”
  • may or may not have a lawyer

Delivered by a family law lawyer and a legal support worker, these sessions provide:

  • information on the family court process
  • tips on positive relationships with lawyers
  • tips on completing family court forms
  • an information package

To register or for more information about these groups:

  • 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.