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Luke's Place Legal Clinic (free family law advice for women leaving abuse, Ontario)

Luke's Place Legal Clinic (free family law advice for women leaving abuse, Ontario) is a free service run by Luke's Place for women anywhere in Ontario who have experienced violence or abuse in their relationship, have a family law issue and do not have a lawyer for it. Checked on the official page on October 10, 2026.

You likely qualify if: Woman living in Ontario; Experienced abuse in a relationship; Has a family law issue; Has no lawyer for it.

Free. Never pay anyone to apply.

Call 1-866-516-3116Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 10, 2026 on the official page

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Luke's Place connects women to family law lawyers for free summary legal advice. The lawyer can advise on parenting arrangements, child support, the matrimonial home and restraining orders, and help with forms and getting ready for court.

Who qualifies

Women anywhere in Ontario who have experienced violence or abuse in their relationship, have a family law issue and do not have a lawyer for it.

You likely qualify if:

  • Woman living in Ontario
  • Experienced abuse in a relationship
  • Has a family law issue
  • Has no lawyer for it

How to apply

  1. Apply on their website.
  2. Questions? Intake@LukesPlace.ca
  3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

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Where else they are

Their website is lukesplace.ca/for-women/pro-bono-summary-ad....

Good to know

  • CostFree
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • Their stepsCall 1-866-516-3116 ext.235, or email Intake@LukesPlace.ca (do not put private details in the email). Tell them a safe number and time to reach you, because they cannot call back otherwise. Meet the lawyer by video or phone, with a support worker helping you prepare.

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What to bring

  • A safe phone number and time

Dates

The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.

Source

Checked on October 10, 2026 on the official page

Run by Luke's Place.

We read this on their own website on October 10, 2026. Read from: lukesplace.ca/for-women/pro-bono-summ....

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