Family Guide for Canada
A practical collection of current Family procedures for Canada.
Family Guide for Canada
A practical collection of current Family procedures for Canada.
Procedures in this guide
How to Adopt a Stepchild or Relative Who Lives in Ontario
Learn how to apply directly to an Ontario court to adopt a stepchild, niece, nephew, grandchild or other qualifying relative living in Ontario.
How to Get or Replace an Ontario Death Certificate After Someone Dies
Order an official Ontario death certificate online, by mail or in person, including a replacement for a lost, stolen or damaged certificate.
How to Apply for CPP Credit Splitting After Divorce or Separation in Canada
After a divorce or separation, eligible spouses or common-law partners can ask Service Canada to permanently divide CPP pension credits earned while they lived together.
How to Apply for Canadian Citizenship for a Child Adopted Outside Canada
Canadian parents who adopt a child outside Canada may be able to use IRCC's direct citizenship grant process after the adoption is completed. The application has two parts and is submitted by mail.
How to Request CPP Child-Rearing Provisions to Protect Your Pension
Learn who qualifies for the CPP child-rearing provisions, what information and documents you need, how to request them through Service Canada, and how low-earning parenting years can affect your pension.
How to Report Fraud or Cybercrime to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Report fraud, attempted fraud or cybercrime in Canada online or by phone, and learn when to contact police, your bank and other organizations immediately.
How to Register a Newborn's Birth in Ontario and Get a Birth Certificate
Register an Ontario newborn online within 30 days and use the 5-in-1 Newborn Bundle to request a birth certificate, SIN, child benefits and education savings referral.
How to Order an Ontario Marriage Certificate After Getting Married
Order an official Ontario marriage certificate after your marriage is registered, including regular, premium and urgent service options, fees and eligibility.
How to Change Child Support in Ontario After Your Income or Family Situation Changes
Change or end an existing Ontario child support order or filed agreement using the correct consent or contested motion-to-change process, or the online Child Support Service if eligible.
How to Apply for a Divorce in Canada After You and Your Spouse Separate
Learn when you can start a divorce after separation in Canada, the one-year separation rule, where to file, what happens if you reconcile and why court forms and fees vary by province or territory.
How to Prepare a Consent Letter for a Child Travelling Outside Canada Without Both Parents
The Government of Canada recommends a signed consent letter when a child travels outside Canada alone, with only one parent or guardian, with relatives or friends, or with a group. The letter should identify the child, the non-travelling decision-makers, the accompanying adult and the trip dates, and an original notarized signature is strongly recommended.
How to Apply for or Change Child or Spousal Support When the Other Person Lives in Another Province or Country
Learn how to establish or change child or spousal support when you and the other person live in different provinces, territories or countries. Canada's interjurisdictional support system can route applications through provincial or territorial authorities when the other jurisdiction has a reciprocal arrangement.
How to Sponsor Your Spouse or Common-Law Partner for Permanent Residence in Canada
Learn who can sponsor a spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner for Canadian permanent residence, which sponsorship class to use, the 2026 fees, required forms and documents, and what happens after you apply.
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