Our Family Court Support Workers provide support to victims of domestic violence navigating the Family Court system. We support clients in helping them to understand their rights for making informed decisions on matters related to custody, child support, spousal support, and division of property and assets.

The program provides the following supports:

• Facilitating the understanding of the Family Court system by debriefing outcomes of court appearances and appointments with lawyers
• Access to free legal clinics and consultations
• Support for filing documents in person and virtually Commission of Oath
• Support with legal aid applications and appeals
• Conducting risk assessments and developing safety plans
• Providing assistance in documenting the history of abuse
• Accompanying and supporting clients during court proceedings, where appropriate