Client Resources
Legal Resources
There are several resources available to clients that are seeking legal advice about their current support order terms.
- The Legal Help Centre provides referrals, legal help, education, and information to individuals whose household income is under $50,000.00. Individuals can attend a drop-in clinic on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 1:00pm-4:30pm and should refer to the Legal Help Centre website for more details.
- The Legal Help Centre is located in Portage Place, 202 – 393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3H6. Their phone number is (204)-258-3096.
The Family Justice Resource Centre is a new service provided by Manitoba Justice.
Staff can direct you to the services you and your family may need to deal with family law issues. For example:How do I get child support?
- How do I get custody or access to my child?
- How do I find a lawyer?
- How do I get a legal separation?
- How do I file for divorce?
- What can I do if I can’t afford a lawyer?
Information is free and confidential.
Community Legal Education Center
- The Community Legal Education Association’s Law Phone-in and Lawyer Referral Program will refer you to a lawyer who practices family law and who will provide a free half-hour consultation.
- The Program will also provide basic legal information over the phone, free of charge.
- The number in Winnipeg is (204)943-2382 or toll-free outside Winnipeg 1-800-262-8800.
- For a referral to a lawyer only, you can also call (204)943-3602.
- If you would like to receive a referral by e-mail you can contact the Program at info@communitylegal.mb.ca
Interjurisdictional Resources
If you have questions about making an application for support or applying to change a support order and either you or the other party live in Manitoba and the other party lives outside Manitoba, you may send an email enquiry to: ISOQuestions@gov.mb.ca
General Resources (Please note that these resource contact are for general information, forms etc., and staff are unable to provide you with legal advice).
Court of King’s Bench
408 York Ave
Winnipeg MB R3C 0P9
Ph #: 204-945-0344
General Website
Video Library Website
Variation of Child Support Order Resources and Video
Additional Services
For family issues other than enforcement of support by the MEP, the Family Resolution Service (FRS) also provides assistance and guidance on recalculating or changing a court order and/or referrals to legal assistance and mediation. For more information please visit Family Resolution Service. or contact them as follows:
Email: getguidance@gov.mb.ca
Phone: 204-945-2313 or toll free 1-844-808-2313
Federal Department of Justice
Child Support Guidelines
Ph #: 888-373-2222
Website - Federal Child Support Tables
Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act (FOAEA)
Federal Support Deduction Notices – attachment of Income Tax, GST, Employment Insurance, CPP and OAS
Ph #: 800-267-7777
Website - Justice Laws
Income Tax Filing Services (Hyperlink to reference sheet)
Canada Revenue Agency
- If you would like copies of your tax returns you can obtain them by:
- Viewing your tax return Information though the “My Account for Individual” feature on the website Canada Revenue Agency
- Calling the telephone enquiries service and asking that information be mailed to you. You can call 1-800-959-8281 for service in English and 1-800-959-7383 for service in French.
Manitoba Public Insurance
Main Floor – 234 Donald St.
Winnipeg MB R3C 1M8
Ph #: 204-985-0980
Website: MPI
Manitoba Justice
- The Manitoba Justice website includes legal information respecting family law in the province. The publications Family Law in Manitoba – 2014 and A Guide to Changing Child Support in Manitoba are also available on this website.
- You can access the website at: Manitoba Justice - Family Law
Manitoba Laws and Regulations
- Manitoba laws and regulations can be accessed via the internet at: Manitoba Laws
- You can also access user friendly versions of many commonly used court documents at: Court of King's Bench Forms (Civil)
- Note that the forms for which user friendly versions are available are marked with an asterisk (*)