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Legal Aid Ontario - Northeastern Ontario - Family Duty Counsel Services

  • Gives immediate legal assistance to individuals who appear in court without a lawyer
  • Provides information about legal rights, obligations and basic court procedure
  • Helps negotiate or settle issues
  • Reviews or prepares court documents to be filed
  • Helps determines if further duty counsel services are required or if the matter requires Legal Aid Ontario's assistance in retaining a lawyer
Provides assistance in:
  • The courtroom for child protection hearings
  • Garnishment and support hearings
  • Requesting adjournments
  • Arguing motions
  • Hearings for issues such as custody, access, or support where the issues are not complicated

Application

Apply through the website or call the toll-free number

Eligibility

Must meet financial criteria

Languages

Physical Access

Unknown

Fees

211 Ontario

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