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Bracebridge Family Court
Support for victims of domestic violence who are involved in the family court process, including those who are about to start a family court case.
Overview
The Family Court Support Worker Program is a community-based program funded by the Province of Ontario. Family court support workers are hired and trained by victim service agencies and are available in every court district in Ontario.
Muskoka Victim Services is the provider for the Bracebridge court location. The program helps victims of domestic violence understand the family court system and move through it, in a way that is centred on the person and culturally responsive.
Available Assistance
Information about the family court process and what to expect.
Planning for your safety before, during and after court proceedings.
Referrals to specialized services in the community, including domestic violence and culturally responsive services.
At your request, a worker may go with you to a family court proceeding, where appropriate and as resources allow.
Family court support workers do not provide legal advice, opinions or direction. They can refer you to legal services, such as a lawyer or Legal Aid Ontario.
Who It Supports
The program is for people who have experienced domestic violence and are involved in the family court process, or are about to start a family court case. Support is offered directly, or through referrals to services that meet a person’s specific needs.
You are going through family court, or plan to start a case
You have experienced domestic violence
Your case is at the Bracebridge court location
If your case is at a different court location, the Province lists the provider for each one.
What to Expect
Support is shaped around your situation and your court process. Not every step applies to everyone.
You talk with the support worker about your situation, your court case and your safety.
The worker explains how family court works and what to expect at each stage.
Together you plan for your safety around court dates and proceedings.
You are connected with legal and community services. At your request, the worker may attend court with you, where appropriate and as resources allow.
Who It Helps
Support for victims and survivors of domestic violence, of all genders.
For people involved in family court, including those about to start a case.
The Province lists a family court support provider for each court location.
Related Services
Family court support workers can refer you to these and other services.
Legal help for people with low incomes, including family law. 1-800-668-8258
24/7 crisis line for women experiencing abuse. 1-866-863-0511
Muskoka Victim Services provides 24/7 on-site crisis support. About VCAO
