HALCO does not practice family law. However, we will do our best to provide information and referrals to other services, and will consult with other lawyers if there is an HIV-related element.
We will also provide advice and referrals to people living with HIV who are experiencing intimate partner violence.
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) may pay for a lawyer to assist with family law or child protection issues if the person qualifies for legal aid services. https://www.legalaid.on.ca/services/help-with-immigration-or-refugee-problems/ Toronto: 416‑979‑1446
Toll free: 1‑800‑668‑8258
Please contact us if you are denied a certificate from Legal Aid Ontario. For more information about challenging denials, see here: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/faq/i-have-been-refused-legal-aid-what-can-i-do/
The Steps to Justice Website offers step-by-step information about family law and other common legal problems: https://stepstojustice.ca/legal-topic/abuse-and-family-violence/domestic-violence/
The Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) website provides family law information in thirteen languages and different formats: https://onefamilylaw.ca/
The Ontario Government website has information about family law in Ontario: https://www.ontario.ca/page/family-law-services