Please call us at 1‑800‑668‑8258 to speak with a client representative who can learn more about your situation and discuss your eligibility. Your spouse may not be counted as a member of your family unit depending on the circumstances of your divorce, and your child may not be considered dependent if they are not primarily…

No. Minor parents are considered independent from the parental family unit because they will typically have an income of their own, either from employment or Ministry of Community and Support Services, child tax, etc., and they are the parent responsible for their child.

No. Aside from your spouse, other adults in your household do not count as members of your family unit.

Click here to download image. Open in new window Your family unit includes: You Your spouse (married, common-law, same-sex).A spouse is someone you: Are married to, or Live with in a common-law relationship (meaning you have lived together for three or more years, or you live together and have a biological/adopted child), or Live with…

The number of family members in your family unit and the combined income of all members will affect your eligibility to receive legal aid. Please note that other factors will also affect your eligibility for legal aid (like whether you are experiencing domestic abuse and whether you own any assets).