Legal Aid Family Lawyer in Ajax

Who this helps

People with a family law problem who cannot afford a lawyer privately, including parents dealing with parenting time, decision-making or support, and people leaving an abusive relationship. Legal Aid Ontario decides eligibility; we act for you once a certificate is issued.

How Legal Aid eligibility works

Legal Aid Ontario looks at two things: your financial situation (household income and assets) and the type and seriousness of your legal problem. Priority is generally given to matters involving domestic violence, child protection and complex parenting disputes. Some applicants qualify with a contribution agreement, where you repay part of the cost.

You apply directly to Legal Aid Ontario, online or by calling 1-800-668-8258. If a certificate is issued, you can choose SLG Lawyers as your lawyer.

The process

1. Apply to Legal Aid Ontario and receive a decision.
2. Contact us with your certificate number so we can run a conflict check.
3. We confirm we can act and accept the certificate.
4. We meet, review your documents and set out the next steps in your case.

Documents to bring

• Your Legal Aid certificate or LAO reference number
• Government-issued photo ID
• Any court papers you have received or filed
• Existing orders, agreements or police and CAS documents, if any
• Recent income information (pay stubs, tax return or benefits statements)

Fees

Work covered by your certificate is paid by Legal Aid Ontario under its tariff. If LAO requires a contribution from you, that arrangement is between you and LAO. We tell you in advance if any work falls outside what the certificate covers.

Next step

Already have a certificate? Call or WhatsApp us with the certificate number. Still applying? Contact Legal Aid Ontario first, then reach out. See our family law services in Ajax and across Ontario.

Have a Legal Aid certificate?

SLG Lawyers accepts Legal Aid Ontario certificates for eligible family law matters. Visit our dedicated family law site, ontariolegalaid.ca, to get started in under a minute.

Read our Legal Aid guide

Legal Aid for family law in Ontario: who qualifies and how to apply, including income limits and free help at court.