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Program:
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Legal Aid Ontario - Northwestern Ontario - Thunder Bay Courthouse - Family Duty Counsel
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Phone Numbers:
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807-623-1920
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-668-8258
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Address:
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125 Brodie St N
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 0A3
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Location:
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- Located at Brodie St N in the S ward of Thunder Bay
- Closest intersection is at Brodie St N and Miles St E
- Situated near Paterson Park
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Wed 9 am-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Gives immediate legal assistance on family law issues to individuals who appear in court without a lawyerProvides information about legal rights, obligations and basic court procedureHelps negotiate or settle issuesReviews or prepares court documents to be filedHelps determines if further duty counsel services are required or if the matter requires Legal Aid Ontario's assistance in retaining a lawyerProvides assistance in:- the courtroom for child protection hearings
- garnishment and support hearings
- requesting adjournments
- arguing motions
- hearings for issues such as custody, access, or support where the issues are not complicated
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Application:
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Apply through the website or call the toll-free number
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Must meet low income criteria
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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12/16/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=212898
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