Law Society of Ontario
Site: Law Society of Ontario
Service: Law Society Emergency Family Referral Phone Line
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MET2238 | Last Full Update: 08 May 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 416-947-3310 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-268-7568 |
| Website | lso.ca/covid-19-response/faqs/lso-operations |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Emergency phone referral line -- connects people who are self-represented (SRLs) to family lawyers who will provide 30 minutes of free legal advice to determine whether or not their family court matter is urgent and how to proceed * referrals to other available legal services * additional services may be available from the lawyer on a private retainer basis, from Legal Aid Ontario, from the Law Society Referral Service or the private unbundled family law roster |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Boundaries | Ontario |
| Eligibility | Self-represented litigants (SRLs) trying to determine whether or not their family court matter meets the criteria to be heard by the Court on an urgent basis and if so how to proceed |
| Application | Call |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | University Ave and Queen St W |
| Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | COVID-19 ; Government / Legal |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Community Legal Services ; Information & Referral Resources |
| Service Categories | Legal Assistance Referral Services |
