Resources
Federal Child Support GuidelinesChildren need financial support from their parents – and they have a legal right to it. When parents separate or divorce, they should try to agree on the amount of child support. If they ask a court to decide, the court will use guidelines to determine child support payments. The Federal Child Support Guidelines are a set of rules and tables used to determine child support when parents divorce. They are the law. |
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FAQs About Custody and AccessFrequently asked questions about custody orders and visiting the children, as well as parenting orders and agreements. |
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FAQs About Support EnforcementFrequently asked questions about the Family Support Orders Service. |
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FAQs about Other Family Law IssuesFrequently asked questions about family violence and its effects on the family, including during separation or divorce. |
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FAQs about Representing YourselfFrequently asked questions about representing yourself in court. |
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How Can I Reduce the Impact of Separation on the Children?To a large extent, the way a separation affects the children depends on how the parents manage their relationships after the separation. This video produced by Family Law New Brunswick can help. |
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What Should I Know About Filing In Family Law Forms?A short video that explains how to fill in forms accurately and the importance of doing so. |
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How Do I Start A Family Law Action for a Matter Other Than Divorce?This video explains the process of going to a Court Clerk’s office and steps you must follow to start an action. |
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How Does a Judge Decide When Parents Do Not Agree on Custody and Access?A video explaining the various factors a judge takes into account when making decisions involving access and custody of your child. |
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Parenting After SeparationA collection of videos that deal with both the legal and emotional aspects of separation as they relate to children. |
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Completing and Printing FormsInstructions for filling out and printing court forms and other related documents. |
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Family Law Forms (New Brunswick)Links to, and instructions for filling out, forms used to apply for things such as custody, access and child support. |
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A Self-Help Guide for Applying for Custody, Access and Support in New Brunswick |
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New Brunswick Child Support Variation Kit |
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A Self-Help Guide for Completing Your Income Statement and Finance Information |
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Doing Your Own Divorce in New Brunswick |
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Checklist for Doing Your Own Divorce |
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Child Support |
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Spousal Support |
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When Couples Separate – Rights and Responsibilities |
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Family Support Orders Service |
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Family Law Services Fact Sheet |
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Domestic Contracts |
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Marital Property in New Brunswick |
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Parenting: Rights and Responsibilities of Young Parents |
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Living Common-Law: Rights and Responsibilities |
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Family Law Matters for Immigrants |
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Crisis Planning and Counseling for Parents with Shared CustodyInformation and guidance for parents going through separation during the COVID-19 crisis from a counsellor's perspective (note: American resource). |