The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador – Family Division will be offering free Family Law Information Sessions to promote access to justice and legal education to the public.

The Family Law Information Sessions offer assistance to people with or without a lawyer who wish to gain some legal information about family law proceedings at the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador – Family Division.

The Family Law Information Sessions DO NOT offer legal advice.

The information sessions are approximately three hours long and will consist of a quick tour of the courthouse and information on, but not limited to:

i. Free and helpful resources;
ii. The steps in a family court proceeding;
iii. Common issues in family law & overview of the law; and
iv. Going to court.

The next information session will be held at Family Division, located at 68 Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s, on:

Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 6:00PM – 9:00PM

Registration is required and will be limited to 12 persons/session. Please note that your registration is not complete until it is confirmed by the Court. The last day to register for this session is September 18, 2024.

To register, please email FLinfosession@supreme.court.nl.ca or call (709) 729-1381.

Posted: August 26, 2024