Independent law office in the Ministry of the Attorney General that delivers justice programs on behalf of children

Represents the interests of a child under the age of 18 in matters and court cases in Ontario involving:

• parenting time, contact and decision-making responsibility for children (custody/access)
• child protection
• civil cases (such as personal injury, motor vehicle accidents and medical malpractices)
• estates and trusts
• requests for minors' funds

Personal Rights: legal representation of children in custody/access matters

• legal representation of children and minor parents in child protection proceedings and Consent to Adoption matters
• preparation of reports to the court in custody/access applications

Property Rights: represents the child's interest in estate or trust matters, and civil cases

• provides representation for the child when there is no adult willing or able to do so

If the child is entitled to money from the result of a civil case, the money may need to be managed by the Accountant of the Superior Court of Justice or a court appointed guardian of property; for information, click managing a child's money and property

• must be in court system already