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Each section of this tool looks at different issues for you to think about as you decide on your parenting arrangements throughout separation and divorce. Some of the options presented are:
- how you will make decisions about your children...
Making Plans gives parents information about what issues they need to address when coming up with a parenting arrangement after divorce and the processes they can use to come up with this arrangement. Section titles are:
- What you may be...
Many private energy companies go door-to-door trying to get residents to sign contracts for their services. These companies may lead consumers to believe that by signing a multi-year contract, they will save money on their heat and hydro bills....
A guarantor or co-signer is someone who agrees to pay your rent for you in case you are not able to pay. This Settlement.org page explains that landlords are legally allowed to ask about your income and credit as well as landlord references, and it...
One of the largest sources of complaints to the Ministry of Consumer Services is consumer (credit) reporting agencies. This toolkit has information about reporting agencies, credit files, credit reports, how to correct inaccuracies in credit files,...
This video explains the role of the victim in the Parole Board's decisions on parole for offenders. It describes what information the victim is entitled to have, emphasizes the importance of the victim's information in the parole process, and lists...
Created for patients or health care consumers in Ontario, this website lists their most important rights, how they can make a complaint, and how they can get more information about their rights.
A project of Community Living Ontario, the Administrative Justice Support Network supports people who are making an appeal before an administrative board or tribunal whether or not they have legal representation. Their website has information on...
While there are many reputable repair facilities, some repair shops ignore the consumer disclosures and protections required by the Ontario Consumer Protection Act, 2002. This toolkit of resources covers repair estimates, rate disclosures, warranties...
This website has been created to help anyone involved in an Internet exploitation or "sexting" incident. It looks at:
- Steps you can take when your picture/video is being shared among peers
- Practical steps you can take to get your...
Fitness club memberships, dance lessons, tae kwon do classes - these are all examples of prepaid personal development service agreements covered under the Consumer Protection Act, 2002. Many consumer goods and services require prepayment, but...
The University of Ottawa Refugee Assistance Project has prepared resources that community workers can use to help unrepresented refugee claimants obtain and deliver evidence for their refugee hearing, after the Basis of Claim (BOC) form is complete....
This Government of Canada website has a section on elder abuse awareness, including the signs and symptoms of elder abuse and resources on financial abuse of seniors. There are also links to information about the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age...
This is a three-part blog post on the law around novice driving and graduated licensing in Ontario. It presents scenarios involving young drivers and looks at what happens when their activities violate the law.
The Ministry of Transportation has prepared a web page with fact sheets on three topics: Drinking and Driving Trends, Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), and Roadside Licence Suspensions.
The Ministry of Consumer Services has a website that describes popular employment schemes such as "Job Training – Job Guaranteed," phoney employment agencies, bogus business opportunities, "Make Big Profits Working at Home," etc. It also lists "Tips...
Recorded on March 28, 2013 - In the wake of recent changes to the refugee determination process, this webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series looks at the first step in making a refugee claim, the new Basis of Claim (BOC) form,...
As almost anyone with an internet connection and an email address knows, internet scams are distressingly common. Internet thieves, who may be located anywhere in the world, take millions of dollars a year from computer newcomers and experienced users...
This guide lists seven steps to help you recognize and deal with tenancy problems. Examples show how each step can be used. The seven steps are:
- Discover your problem
- Know your rights
- Know what you want
- Know who...
The Spring 2013 issue of the Human Rights Legal Support Centre newsletter looks at accommodation in employment, housing, and services. It covers what "accommodation" means, how to get the accommodation you need, and gives examples of accommodation in...
