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Today the area of Family Law seems to touch most families in some way, either directly or indirectly. There is also a great deal of information available free of charge in this area. Accordingly Norman Pickell has divided the information that he has collected into topics which will hopefully make it easier for you to find what you are looking for.

Of course, what can be obtained via the Internet is information of a general nature only. It cannot take the place of a lawyer who is able to deal with a specific situation. Therefore, please use the information that you find through this site as a place to start before you have your first interview with your lawyer. You will have a better idea of what is achievable and what questions to ask your lawyer. By being prepared, you should be able to reduce your legal costs and hopefully the time it takes to complete whatever process you embark upon.
 

	For a complete list of the Family Law Topics covered in Norman Pickell's Links, please click here.
	For information on Abuse and Domestic Violence, including a definition of what should be considered "abuse," please click here.
	Too often Norman Pickell has seen the damage that is done to children because of conflict in the family, primarily through separation and divorce. That is why he is such a strong advocate of Mediation in Family Law matters. Norman Pickell has written an article on how children can benefit from mediation in family law. His article also shows how adults can come out as winners after mediation. This article has been published by the Canadian Bar Association (Ontario Branch) and has been reproduced on several web sites in Canada and the United States. For you own copy to read online or to print, please click here. Other information on Mediation in Family Law can be found by clicking here.
	Information on Children can be found by clicking here. For articles and sites specifically relating to Custody and Access, please click here.
	On the other hand, please click here if you want information on Child Support, including the Child Support Guidelines.
	For information on Marriage, including marriage contracts and assistance in preventing a divorce, please click here.
	For those of you in Common Law Relationships, or contemplating them, you will find information by clicking here.
	Unfortunately, not every marriage or relationship lasts. For information on Separation, please click here. In addition to custody, access and child support, separations often involve dividing assets. You can obtain information on Property, including the division of Pensions, by clicking here. For information on Spousal Support, please click here.
	If you are applying for an Uncontested Divorce, please click here for a list of the information to take to your first interview with your lawyer. For other information on Divorce, please click here.
	In many situation following a separation, a divorce or even a death, Step Parents appear on the scene. For helpful information in this area, please click here.
	Information on Children's Aid Society - CAS - matters can be found by clicking here.
Books (which are not available on the internet) that Norman Pickell recommends in appropriate cases are:
	Family Mediation Handbook (2nd Edition) by Barbara Landau, Mario Bartoletti and Ruth Mesbur
	Family Mediation: A Guide for Lawyers by Cinnie Noble
	Surviving Your Parents' Divorce: A Guide for Young Canadians (2nd Edition) by Michael G. Cochrane - this is a book written for young people ages 8 to 16.