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PEI Maintenance Enforcement (Child/Spousal Support)
PEI Maintenance Enforcement is an online service for MEP clients and enforcement staff from reciprocating jurisdictions to exchange information with the PEI Maintenance Enforcement Program.
Website: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/log-pei-maintenance-enforcement-website
Government of Canada Justice Laws
An online source of the consolidated Acts and regulations of Canada. This website provides access to federal Acts and regulations in both official languages, both language versions being equally authoritative.
Website: https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/
PEI Government Legal Services and Support (General Information)
This website provides information on legal aid, public trustees, youth justice services, family law resources, and other important programs and organizations.
Website: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/legal-services-and-support
The Courts of Prince Edward Island
The Courts of Prince Edward Island provides information on PEI’s courts, including the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, Provincial Court, and courthouse locations.
Website: https://www.courts.pe.ca/home
PEI Legal Aid Office
Prince Edward Island Legal Aid is an access to justice program, providing legal representation and assistance to low-income individuals who have serious legal needs in the areas of criminal law, youth criminal justice, or family and civil law. The program has a staff of nine full-time lawyers with offices in Charlottetown and Summerside. In addition, a number of private sector lawyers provide assistance on a legal aid referral basis in cases where more than one lawyer is required or staff lawyers are unable to act due to professional conflict rules.
Website: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/justice-and-public-safety/legal-aid
Office of the Public Trustee
The Office of the Public Trustee, Public and Official Guardian is a provincial office set up to protect the interest of the most vulnerable people in Prince Edward Island. Their goal is to safeguard and uphold the legal and financial interest of clients and personal care interest of adults needing assistance in decision-making.
PEI Government Family Law Centre
The Family Law Centre provides child-focused programs and services for families going through separation and divorce. These family justice [programs and services promote and emphasize the best interests of children.
Website: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/justice-and-public-safety/family-law