The Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) is an independent law office within the Ministry of the Attorney General offering services on behalf of children respecting their personal and property rights.
OCL investigates, advocates, protects and represents the personal and property rights and obligations of children in proceedings before the courts and tribunals of Ontario.
In house Toronto staff of lawyers, articling students and clinical investigators carry a personal caseload and supervise members of the OCL panels who do Children’s Lawyer work across the province.
To get the OCL involved in the custody/access proceedings, one or more of the parties may ask the court to make an order appointing the Children’s Lawyer.
The appointment of the Children’s Lawyer may assist the court when it requires independent information and representation about the interests, needs and wishes of the child or children who is subject of the proceedings.
The Children’s Lawyer does not represent children in child support matters in custody/access cases.
For more information about the OLC or child custody or access issues contact us at 416 222 4555 or info@divorcesupport.ca