Resources
These guides are not legal advice and do not replace guidance from a lawyer. Contact us if you need support or if you would like a free referral to a lawyer.
Family Law Essentials
This publication includes information about spouses, separation, divorce, parenting, and family violence.
Making a Safety Plan in Violent or Abusive Relationships
This publication is designed to help you prepare in case you face intimate partner violence or family violence.
Health and Safety Plan for Indigenous Families
A safety plan is a tool to help prepare for a crisis and plan for how you and your children will get to safety.
Court Orders for Your Protection
This publication gives information about court orders that can protect you on Prince Edward Island. A court order is a document from the court that states a judge's decision and rules that must be followed.
How to Go to Family Court Without a Lawyer
Many Islanders cannot afford lawyers, and they must navigate the justice system themselves. This plain-language handbook gives information about the family court process, preparing for court, what to expect and more.
Resolving Conflict Outside of Court
This publication explains dispute resolution and why you may want to use it. Dispute resolution means resolving conflict outside of court. This publication explains four types of dispute resolution.
Parenting and the Law
This publication explains your legal parental responsibilities, including parenting time, decision-making responsibility, and child support.
Family Violence and the Law
This publication explains the laws that may protect you if you’ve experienced family violence. It also gives information about resources available to you and your family.
A Parenting Plan for PEI Families
This publication is for parents living on PEI who separate. It offers information about how to make a detailed parenting plan after a separation or divorce.
What to Do if Someone Shares Your Intimate Images
Has someone shared – or threatened to share – your intimate image without your consent? This is illegal and a form of sexual violence. You have options.
Bystander Intervention for Workplace Sexual Harassment
A bystander is someone who witnesses an event but is not directly involved. Learn how bystanders can make a difference in workplace safety.
What Can I Do About Workplace Sexual Harassment?
Workplace sexual harassment is unwanted sexual comments or behaviour experienced on the job or at work-related functions. If you’ve experienced harassment in your workplace, you have options.
Reporting Sexual Assault: A Guide for Victims on PEI
Reporting sexual assault is a deeply personal choice. This resource outlines the support services available to you. This publication is for victims 18 and older. If you are under 18, some of this information will not apply.
Sexual Assault Prosecution: A Guide for Victims on PEI
A prosecution is making a legal case against a person charged with a crime. Prosecution happens after the crime is reported and investigated. This publication is for victims 18 and older. If you are under 18, some of this information will not apply.
Addressing Workplace Sexual Harassment: A Guide for Employees
If you experience workplace sexual harassment, you can address it formally within the legal system or outside of the legal system. You can also choose to take no action.