Divorce

Information, support, and resources for family law and divorce.

Information on separation and divorce processes, property division, court services, and how to access legal advice and representation.

Applying for divorce

Learn what happens legally when a marriage or common-law relationship ends, including your rights, responsibilities, and what it means to apply for a divorce.

Separation agreements

Information on separation and divorce, including options for resolving issues related to children, property, and support.

Division of property

Information on how property and assets are divided during separation or divorce.

Lawyers

Access legal advice, representation, and support for children in the Northwest Territories through trusted local resources, including lawyers and legal aid.

Court registries

Information on court registry services, including filing court documents and supporting court proceedings.

Family law information

Guidance on family law topics in the NWT, including custody and access, child and spousal support, surnames, and family law rights and responsibilities.

Child custody and access

Information on child custody and access in the NWT, including parents’ rights, responsibilities, and options for agreements or court orders.

Child support

Information on child support in the NWT, including payment rules, enforcement, and ongoing obligations.

Family law guide

Information on family law in the NWT, including marriage, separation, divorce, children, and support.

Resuming your surname

How to go back to your Surname before Marriage or Common-Law.

Spousal support

Information on spousal support in the NWT, including eligibility, factors considered, and enforcement.

Family law services

Details on available family law programs and supports, including mediation, child support recalculation, and parenting resources after separation.

NWT Family Law Mediation Program

Information on the NWT Family Law Mediation Program, a free service to help parents resolve custody, support, and parenting issues.

Parenting after separation

Information on Parenting After Separation workshops in the NWT, helping parents plan and communicate for their children after separation.

NWT Maintenance Enforcement Program

Information on enforcing and tracking child and spousal support payments.

Support order enforcement

How to apply for and information about enforcement of child and spousal support orders.
Updated: May 04, 2026