Information for Support Recipients (2005), Ontario Ministry of Community Services and Social Services
The Current Status of On-Reserve Matrimonial Real Property (2004) Excerpt from Nishnawbee-Aski Legal Services Corporation Nwslt. As provided by Community Legal Education Ontario.
Explains briefly some of the problems that can arise at the end of a spousal relationship between two people living in a home on a reserve.
Choosing a Sperm Donor: Known or Unknown (2004) Family Services Association, Queer Parenting Series
A discussion of legal issues involved with sperm donors
Can You Stay in the Family Home on the Reserve? - Legal services For Battered Women (2004) Legal Services Society (LSS) British Columbia
A fact sheet on seperation and the family home for women living with partners on reserves.
Family Responsibility Office (FRO): How this Program Works
Provides explanation of how the Family Responsibility Program works.
Family Responsibility Office, Ministry of Community and Social Services Ontario
Provides explanation of how to enforce court ordered support
Child Support and the Child Support Guidelines (2007) Community Legal Education Online (CLEO)
Financial Support, Property and Compensation as provided by Ontario Women's Justice Network
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Type/Format of Resource: Article; Website Link
Category/Topic of interest: Woman Abuse; Financial Abuse; Custody and Access; Legal Issues for women fleeing violence; OL-Custody and Access
Population Group: Friends & Family; Victims / Survivors; Health Care Service Providers; Social Service Providers; Legal Service Providers; Immigrant/Refugee Women; Criminal Justice ; Women with Disabilities/Deaf Women; GLBT; Aboriginal Women; Pregnant Women
Year of Publication: 2008
Relates to Current Project: Understanding Family & Immigration Law through E-Learning