TORONTO: Legislation has been introduced to make it easier, faster, and more affordable for individuals and families in Ontario to resolve family legal matters.
The Moving Ontario Family Law Forward Act, 2020, if passed, will help simplify an outdated family law system by modernizing language, simplifying appeal routes, and improving the online child support service.
Attorney General Doug Downey said: “We’re proposing common-sense changes to simplify Ontario’s family law system, allowing parents and guardians to spend less time on paperwork and court appearances.”
If passed, the law will
• Make the appeals process clearer and easier to navigate by clarifying when and how to appeal family law cases, help families reach final decisions faster in difficult cases.
• Align Ontario’s family laws with federal changes to the Divorce Act.
• Allow parents and caregivers to obtain certified copies of child support notices from the online child support service.