Publications

The Simplified Federal Child Support Tables, 2006
The tables give general information on child support amounts based on the paying parent's income, province or territory of residence and the number of children eligible for support.

The Federal Child Support Guidelines: Step-by-Step
This booklet explains the Federal Child Support Guidelines and how to use them in general terms. Includes worksheets and line-by-line help.

Research reports and other reports
Reports relating to child support issues.

Newsletters
Family Justice Newsletter.

Divorce Law: Questions and Answers
The Department of Justice Canada has published a booklet that provides basic information about the divorce process in Canada and also provides suggestions for obtaining more information in respect to family law issues. (PDF)

Inventory of Government-based Family Justice Services
This searchable database offers a listing of provincial and territorial family justice services* such as: mediation, parent education and information, family court services, support establishment and recalculation services, services for children, supervised access and support enforcement. (August 2006) (*Note: The list of family justice services available in the province of Quebec is not yet available and will be added at a later date.)

Topics in Family Law: A Collection of Articles
This collection, comprised of articles, checklists and a bibliography, is intended to provide practical guidance to lawyers, particularly on topics that they may not deal with on a regular basis. The articles address various issues in family law that present unique complexities. They are intended to assist lawyers in helping their clients make decisions that are tailored to their children's needs, to do so promptly and to comply with those decisions.