Home What's New About Us Services Resources Location Volunteer!Newsletter  Library 

Resource Library

Survival Guide

Past Hot Flash Newsletters

NWO Women's Centre
184 Camelot Street
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4A9
Phone: (807) 345-7802
Fax:(807) 345-9216
nwcentre@air.on.ca

Survival Guide

Northwestern Ontario Women's Centre is almost finished producing our Family Law Survival Guide for Women.  We have a draft copy available for review.

The publication will include but is not limited to the following topics:

Family Law Survival Guide for Women Introduction:

  • Why a Guide?
  • Leaving a Relationship
  • Violence, Abuse and the Impact on Family Law Issues for Women and Children
  • Seeking Legal Assistance
  • The Legal Aide System
  • The Court Process
  • Child Custody: The Basics
  • Custody Cases: Elements to Consider
  • Dealing with False Accusations
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation)
  • When You Feel You've Lost . . .
  • Access
  • Spousal Support
  • Child Support
  • Support Enforcement and the Family Responsibility Office
  • Dealing With Discrimination and Service Providers