Frequently asked questions
Our frequently asked legal information questions and answers are organized by topic/legal issue (choose your topic below):
Abuse
Adoption
Common-law relationships
Court forms
Custody and access
Divorce & separation
Immigrants
Legal system and courts
Child support
Technical issues
Legal information or advice?
Legal information is general information about the law that helps someone identify a legal issue and the options that might be available to address that issue. Legal advice is specific to a situation. It involves applying the law to a particular situation, and providing a legal opinion and specific advice about the best course of action.

