Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General. Office of the Children's Lawyer
Record #: MET0854 | Last Full Update: 15 Aug 2019 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | 416-314-8000 |
Fax | 416-314-8050 |
Website | www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/ocl/ |
Agency Information | |
Legal Status | (30) Provincial Government |
Primary Executive | Marian Jacko, Children's Lawyer for Ontario |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Personal Rights -- legal representation of children under the Courts of Justice Act in custody/access matters under the Divorce Act and Children's Law Reform Act * legal representation of children and minor parents under the Child and Family Services Act, in child protection proceedings and Consent to Adoption matters * preparation of reports to the court under the Courts of Justice Act in custody/access applications Property Rights -- represents the child's interest in estate or trust matters * provides civil legal representation for the child when there is no one willing and able to do so |
Hours | Mon-Fri 8:45 am-5 pm |
Areas Served | Ontario |
Eligibility | Children under 18 years in need of protective legal services in relation to personal and property rights * must be in court system already |
Application | Court referrals only |
Languages | English ; French |
Site Information | |
Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | University Ave and Dundas St W |
Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille and lowered elevator buttons * designated parking in lot, close to entrance |
Categories and Classification | |
HCSD Main Heading | Abuse / Assault ; Government / Legal ; Youth |
HCSD Sub Heading | Community Legal Services ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs ; Youth Advocacy / Legal Help |
Service Categories | Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services ~ Youth ; Guardians ad Litem ; Legal Representation ~ Youth |