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In Ontario, we have three courts that deal with Family Law Matters.

• The Family Court of The Superior Court of Justice, also called Superior Court of Justice (Family Court).
• The Superior Court of Justice
• The Ontario Court of Justice.

The Superior Court of Justice (Family Court)

The Family Court of the Superior Court of Justice is a specialized court that deals with all aspects of family law.

The Superior Court of Justice

In the family law context, this court deals with the issues of property, divorce, custody and access, and support. It does not deal with child protection or adoption proceedings.

The Ontario Court of Justice

The Ontario Court of Justice deals with the issues of custody, access, support, child protection, and adoption. It does not deal with divorce or property issues.