The Ontario Victim Services Secretariat (OVSS) is a division of the Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG) which works to ensure that victims of crime are treated with respect and receive the information and services they need. Their website has an online directory to find victim services across Ontario.

Mediation for family law matters is provided at the 17 Family Court locations. These services include mediation of all legal issues arising upon family breakdown: custody, access, support, and equalization of net family property. This website has a list of mediation services available in Ontario Family Courts.

What Common Law Spouses Should Know About Family Law

What You Should Know About Family Law has a helpful section that explains the law in Ontario regarding common law spouses. Common law spouses are spouses that live together in a marriage-like relationship but are not legally married.