Are you a new to Ontario’s family court system? Perhaps you are a new lawyer, or a self-represented litigant. This series of webinars is perfect for anyone looking to navigate the family law court system in Ontario. Join Family Lawyer Shmuel Stern of Disclosureclinic.com and Litigation Help Founder Heather Hui-Litwin to learn all about the family court process in Ontario.

These sessions are intended for people thinking about separation/divorce, self-represented litigants, articling students and LPP candidates.

Tip for getting the maximum benefit out of these videos: Grab a cup of coffee, and give yourself lots of time to watch the videos slowly and carefully, while making notes. Yes! It’s like attending a lecture!

There are also bonus materials that come with every workshop, such as the Power Point slides, completed court forms that serve as examples, and more!

Each workshop is $25 to view on demand.

These sessin

Payments accepted by e-transfer only. Please email Heather at hh@litigationhelp.com for more details.

Once payment is received, the links to the videos and the materials will be emailed to you in the form of a welcome note in PDF format.

Here is a trailer introducing you to our workshops:

Family Law Workshop 1: How to Start a Family Law Court Case (Ontario) Recording

Welcome to the recording of the event How to Start a Family Law Court case in Ontario Canada! This series of videos is perfect for anyone looking to navigate the family law court system in Ontario. Join Family Lawyer Shmuel Stern of Disclosureclinic.com and Litigation Help Founder Heather Hui-Litwin to learn all about the process of starting a family court case in Ontario.

This session is intended for people thinking about separation/divorce, self-represented litigants, articling students and LPP candidates. The event will consist of a lecture for the first hour including an explanation of how to fill out the court forms, followed by Q&A afterwards.

Upon payment of your order, you will be given access to download a Welcome PDF which contains all the links to the videos and the materials.

Topics covered include:

  • Picking the right court
  • Knowing what forms to complete
  • Form 8 (The Application): understanding your claims; what facts are needed
  • Form 35.1 (Affidavit)
  • Finalizing, issuing, serving and filing with the court (form 6b affidavit of service)

Family Law Workshop 2: How to Respond to a Family Law Court Case (Ontario) Recording

Welcome to the recording of the event How to Respond to a Family Law Court case in Ontario Canada (recorded October 27, 2024) This is part 2 of a series of videos is perfect for anyone looking to navigate the family law court system in Ontario. Join Family Lawyer Shmuel Stern of Disclosureclinic.com and Litigation Help Founder Heather Hui-Litwin to learn all about the process of starting a family court case in Ontario.

This session is intended for self-represented litigants, articling students and LPP candidates. The event will consist of a lecture for the first hour including an explanation of how to fill out the court forms, followed by Q&A afterwards.

Upon payment of your order, you will be given access to download a PDF which contains all the links to the videos and the materials.

Topics covered include:

  • Knowing what forms to complete
  • Responding to Claims (Including What NOT to say in your Response!)
  • Understanding your own Claims
  • Form 10: what facts are needed
  • Form 35.1 how to fill out the affidavit
  • Finalizing, serving and filing with the court (Demo of Online Portal)

Family Law Workshop 3 Navigating Family Law Rules, Notices  and Deadlines

This is a recording of our online workshop on Navigating the Family Law Rules, Court Notices and Deadlines! This workshop was designed for people thinking about separation/divorce, self-represented litigants, articling students and LPP candidates. Topics covered include: A Guide to the Family Law Rules (Ontario) Finding Court Notices Document Naming protocols Deadlines.

Upon payment of your order, you will be given access to download a PDF which contains all the links to the videos and the materials.

Family Law Workshop 4: Completing Form 13 and 13.1 Financial Statements

This is a recording of the live workshop Completing Form 13 and 13.1 Financial Statements, held December 15, 2024. Speaker: Shmuel Stern of Disclosureclinic.com. The workshop is designed to help those  who are considering separation or divorce, representing themselves at court, or are an articling student or LPP candidate.

Upon payment of your order, you will be given access to download a PDF which contains all the links to the videos and the materials.

Topics include:

  • Selecting the correct form
  • Tips on completing each section of the form
  • Setting yourself up for success
  • Document Collection and Sharing

Family Law Workshop 5 Recording: Preparing for Your First Court Appearance, DRO, or Case Conference

This is a recording of the live online workshop held January 26, 2025, with presenter, Shmuel Stern of Disclosure Clinic.

Learn how to effectively prepare for your initial court appearances, including what to expect and how to present your case.

Topics covered include:

  • What to Expect
  • Orders that can be made at this stage
  • Preparing for your attendance
  • Form 17A Conference Brief
  • Your Disclosure Requests
  • Form 13A Certificate of Financial Disclosure
  • Zoom Etiquette
  • Physical Set up of a courtroom
  • Service and Filing
  • Confirming the Conference
  • Uploading to Case Center

If you have questions, please email Heather at hh@litigation-help.com