Resource centre provides free information about family law issues to help people understand their needs and access appropriate services.

Resources and services include:

• written publications, brochures and videos about separation and divorce, family justice services and court processes
• access to court forms
• information about alternative forms of dispute resolution and family mediation
• referral to other local community resources
• Family Advice Lawyer from Legal Aid Ontario is available at designated times to provide summary legal advice

Family Law Information Centres are no longer located in Orillia. The Barrie Centre now also serves Orillia, and all of Simcoe County and Muskoka.   Bracebridge courthouse provides space for in person services for Muskoka.  Please call ahead for up to date in-person service hours.

Virtual Service
Call (leave a message and you will receive a call back) or email questions for family law information services serving Simocoe and Muskoka counties Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm

In-person Service

• Information Resource Coordinator (IRC) at the Barrie Courthouse Tue, Thu 9 am-3pm, hours may change periodically, call ahead for updated times
• Sign in on arrival, first come, first served

Call or email