Family Law Resources
Helpful Family Law Resources
Family law can feel complicated, particularly when you are trying to understand the legal system while also dealing with the practical and emotional realities of a separation.
We've gathered some reliable resources from the Governments of Canada and New Brunswick that may help you better understand the law, child support, parenting arrangements and some of the decisions that arise during separation and divorce.
These resources provide general information and are not a substitute for legal advice about your individual circumstances.
Divorce Act – Government of Canada
The Divorce Act is the federal legislation governing divorce in Canada. It also addresses matters including parenting arrangements, child support and spousal support in divorce proceedings.
New Brunswick Family Law Act
The Family Law Act is an important piece of New Brunswick family law legislation. Among other matters, it addresses support obligations, parenting time, decision-making responsibility, parenting plans, contact and relocation.
Divorce & Separation – Justice Canada
Not quite ready to start reading legislation? This is a more approachable place to begin.
Justice Canada provides general information about separation and divorce, including the divorce process, parenting, support and related family law issues.
Child Support – Justice Canada
This Government of Canada resource explains how child support works and provides information about the Federal Child Support Guidelines, determining income and calculating support.
Federal Child Support Table Look-Up
Wondering what the basic amount of child support might be?
The Federal Child Support Table Look-Up allows you to enter the paying parent's income, province or territory and number of children to find the applicable basic table amount of child support.
The table amount is a useful starting point, but it may not represent the final amount payable in your particular circumstances.
Parenting After Separation or Divorce
Parenting arrangements are often one of the most important — and difficult — parts of a separation.
Justice Canada's Making Plans guide provides practical information about parenting after separation, communicating with the other parent, protecting children from conflict and developing parenting arrangements that focus on your children's needs.
Parenting Plan Checklist
There are a lot of details to consider when developing a parenting arrangement — from regular schedules and holidays to decision-making, travel and communication.
Justice Canada's Parenting Plan Checklist can help parents identify issues they may want to consider when developing their parenting arrangements.
A Helpful Starting Point — Not Legal Advice
Online resources can help you understand the basics, but family law is highly dependent on individual circumstances.
The information you find through a calculator, guide or government website may not account for all of the factors that apply to your family.
If you aren't sure how the law applies to your circumstances, contact McCordic Law & Mediation. Our team can help you understand your options and determine what comes next.
Whether you are facing criminal charges, considering separation, planning for your family’s future, dealing with the death or incapacity of a loved one, or buying a home, you deserve clear advice and a realistic path forward. We meet you where you are, without judgment, and help you understand what comes next.
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