Financial and Legal Matters
A low-income resident needing financial assistance, someone who is struggling with a family issue or a person involved with the courts or justice system will find helpful information here.
The process will begin once we receive your completed application, associated documentation and fee at the Vital Statistics office. You will be contacted by staff from Vital Statistics to confirm receipt of the application and to ensure that...
The process will begin once you bring the completed application, associated documentation and fees to the Vital Statistics office. Someone from the office will be touch with you once we receive your application to ensure all required information has...
A Children’s Lawyer acts as a legal representative for individual Island children in custody and access cases. The goal of the Office of the Children's Lawyer is to protect and advocate for the best interests of children whose parents have separated or...
Supporting Island Families -
Catherine Chaisson already had three cases on her desk when she arrived for her first day of work as the province’s new children’s lawyer.
Chaisson, a Dalhousie-educated lawyer, has spent most of her career working with...
The Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP) is a pilot program to assist qualified residents of Prince Edward Island, who have modest incomes, in purchasing a first home.
How much financing is available under this program?
Eligible applicants can apply...
Applications to the Energy Efficiency Loan Program must be made before any work commences, financing is not available for projects that are already completed.
The Energy Efficiency Loan Program (EELP) will provide financing for Prince Edward Island home...
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.
Parenting Arrangements (Custody and...
Are you living on a low or modest income or getting social assistance?
Are you aware that if you file your taxes each year you can get your share from government programs?
Families with children
Filing your income tax return is the key to receiving...
Are you a victim of a scam? if you have given money or personal information to a scam, call local police for advice.
Perhaps you are not a scam victim but have received a phone call, text or email that you think is a scam. If you aren't a victim, there...
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...
If child custody or access is an issue, the court may order a Parenting Arrangement Assessment to assist in determining the best parenting arrangement for the child or children. From this assessment, a family court clinician, a social worker,...
What is a payday loan?
A payday loan is an advancement of money in exchange for a post-dated cheque, a pre-authorized debit or a future payment of a similar nature. The loan, plus additional fees and interest, is deducted from your account on a...
Research shows that children with education savings are more likely to go pursue post-secondary education.
A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) can help you save for your child’s education. An RESP is an education savings account registered with...
Supervised access is a type of visitation between separated or divorced parents and children that takes place with a trained, independent service provider. The visit takes place at a child-centered visiting place equipped with toys and games to help make...