Family Justice Resources

New Brunswick

New Brunswick's family law is governed by the Marital Property Act, the Family Services Act, and the Support Enforcement Act. The Court of King's Bench handles most family law matters.

Courts Legal Aid Family Justice Services Child Protection Support Enforcement Family Violence Mediation Self-Representation Forms & Guides

Courts

The Court of King's Bench handles divorce, property division, and complex family matters in New Brunswick.

Court of King's Bench — New Brunswick

Handles divorce, property division, and complex family law matters.

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Provincial Court — New Brunswick

Handles child protection and some family matters.

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Legal Aid

New Brunswick Legal Aid provides free legal services to low-income New Brunswickers facing family law matters.

New Brunswick Legal Aid

Apply for a legal aid lawyer for family law matters.

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Public Legal Education and Information Service of NB

Free legal information and resources for New Brunswickers.

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Family Justice Services

New Brunswick's Family Justice Services provides mediation and information to help families resolve disputes.

Family Justice Services — NB

Mediation, parenting information, and family dispute resolution.

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Child Protection

New Brunswick's Department of Social Development investigates concerns about child safety.

Child Protection — New Brunswick

Report concerns and access family support services.

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Support Enforcement

The Support Enforcement Program enforces child and spousal support orders in New Brunswick.

Support Enforcement Program — NB

Enforce your support order in New Brunswick.

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Family Violence

New Brunswick has crisis services and legal protections for victims of family violence.

Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre

Research and resources on family violence in New Brunswick.

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Transition Houses — NB

Find emergency shelter and support services across New Brunswick.

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Mediation

New Brunswick offers mediation through Family Justice Services and private mediators.

Family Justice Services — Mediation

Free mediation for separating families in New Brunswick.

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Self-Representation

Resources to help you represent yourself in New Brunswick family court.

Public Legal Education — NB

Plain-language guides on family law in New Brunswick.

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Forms & Guides

Official court forms and guides for family law matters in New Brunswick.

NB Court Forms

Download official forms for family law applications.

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