Finding Resources Near You
Explore our province-by-province listings for resources and local support groups. If you're new to P.A.P.A., this is the most helpful place to start. Find the assistance you need to navigate your family law case and connect with others who understand what you're going through.
Find an overview of Canadian Federal Family Law here:
Ontario
Explore resources related to family court in Ontario. We are dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of family law. Below are links to the provincial government pages for the most up-to-date and accurate information on Ontario's family law rules and forms.
British Columbia
Access resources related to family court in British Columbia. Our goal is to ensure you can easily find and use local information and resources to assist you.
Manitoba
Manitoba’s family court work is done mainly through the Court of King’s Bench (Family Division) and provincially applicable rules of court. A specific family rules regulation isn’t separate; instead procedure is governed by:
Rules of the Court of King’s Bench (Family Division)
Official court procedural links can be found on the Manitoba Courts site.
Provincial rules (procedural) and court forms are typically found on the Manitoba Courts website — (not a single consolidated family rules PDF like some provinces).
Atlantic Canada
Locate support groups and family court resources for Atlantic Canada including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, P.E.I. and Newfoundland & Labrador. We aim to simplify your search for local assistance, providing you with the support needed during your family law case. Leverage these resources for your benefit.
Nova Scotia Family Court Rules
Alberta
Alberta does not have a consolidated “family court rules” document published separately in the same way as Ontario or BC. Instead, family matters are governed by a combination of:
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Family Law Act (statute) (procedural context) — the main legislative family law framework (interfaces with courts).
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Provincial Court and King’s Bench procedures — Family matters in Alberta are handled in:
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Alberta Court of Justice (Family Division) for support, parenting, child protection issues
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Court of King’s Bench for divorce and property issues
These courts use procedural rules (e.g., Provincial Court Act and Rules of Court for King’s Bench) rather than a single “family rules” document.
Alberta Court - Family Law Overview
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Quebec
Quebec’s civil and family procedure is governed by:
- Civil Code of Québec (CCQ): Defines what family law is (marriage, divorce grounds, parentage, support obligations).
- Code of Civil Procedure (CCP - C-25.01): Governs how family law matters are processed in court. Quebec Code of Civil Procedure - General
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan does not currently have a standalone family court rules regulation; instead:
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Provincial Court Act and Rules govern procedures for family matters in the Provincial Court
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Family law in superior court is governed through the Rules of Court (Queen’s Bench)Saskatchewan Courts - Rules, Forms and Practice Directives
Territories
Find support groups and resources related to family court in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. We provide access to regional resources to help you navigate your family law case. Utilize these resources to find support.
Yukon Family Law Information Centre