Family Law Workshops and Webinars

PLEIS-NB provides a series of free workshops and webinars to help people manage their own family law matters in New Brunswick. This series is called Navigating the Family Justice System. The workshops are 2 hours long and they are presented by New Brunswick lawyers.

The series addresses a range of topics, including:

  • Changing a Child Support Order,
  • Doing Your Own Uncontested Divorce,
  • Separation: Legal Considerations,
  • Family Law Matters for Newcomers to New Brunswick, and
  • Preparing for a Family Court Hearing

Workshops and webinars are available in English, with select popular sessions offered in French as well.

In New Brunswick, how you apply for a divorce or change child support depends on where you live. The Moncton and Saint John areas use Rule 81 of the Rules of Court, and all other areas use Rule 72. To find out which rule applies to you, please visit the guide: Divorce and Child Support: Rule 72 and Rule 81 – Which Rule of Court Applies to you?

PLEIS NB depends on the generosity of New Brunswick lawyers to conduct our family law workshops and webinars and is actively seeking volunteers. Lawyers who facilitate these webinars are eligible for CPD credit from the Law Society of New Brunswick, corresponding to the length of the webinar. Each family law webinar typically lasts 2 hours, which equates to 2 hours of CPD credit.

For more information on delivering a family law webinar or volunteering in general, please visit our section dedicated to Lawyers Volunteering.

Navigating the Family Justice System Series

Date Webinar Topic Judicial
Districts
Language Registration Link
21 October 2025 Family Law Matters for Newcomers to New Brunswick All New Brunswick English
29 October 2025 Droit de la famille à l’intention des nouveaux arrivants au Nouveau-Brunswick All New Brunswick French
4 November 2025 Separation: Legal Considerations All New Brunswick English
18 November 2025 Séparation : Considérations juridiques All New Brunswick French
25 November 2025 Preparing for a Family Court Hearing All New Brunswick English
2 December 2025 Se préparer pour une audience devant le tribunal de la famille All New Brunswick French
14 January 2026 Changing a Child Support Order – Rule 72/73 (All Judicial Districts except Moncton and Saint John)
  • Bathurst
  • Campbellton
  • Edmundston
  • Fredericton
  • Woodstock
  • Miramichi
English
20 January 2026 Modifier une ordonnance alimentaire pour enfants – Règle 72/73 (toutes les juridictions sauf Moncton et Saint-Jean)
  • Bathurst
  • Campbellton
  • Edmundston
  • Fredericton
  • Woodstock
  • Miramichi
French
28 January 2026 Changing a Child Support Order – Rule 81 – Moncton and Saint John Judicial Districts Only
  • Moncton
  • Saint John
English
3 February 2026 Modifier une ordonnance alimentaire pour enfants – Règles 81 – Districts judiciaires de Moncton et Saint-Jean seulement
  • Moncton
  • Saint John
French
25 February 2026 Doing Your Own Uncontested Divorce – Rule 72 (All Judicial Districts Except Moncton and Saint John)
  • Bathurst
  • Campbellton
  • Edmundston
  • Fredericton
  • Woodstock
  • Miramichi
English
3 March 2026 Obtenir son propre divorce non contesté – Règle 72 (toutes les juridictions sauf Moncton et Saint-Jean)
  • Bathurst
  • Campbellton
  • Edmundston
  • Fredericton
  • Woodstock
  • Miramichi
French
11 March 2026 Doing Your Own Uncontested Divorce – Rule 81 – Moncton and Saint John Judicial Districts Only
  • Moncton
  • Saint John
English
25 March 2026 Obtenir son propre divorce non contesté – Règles 81 – Districts judiciaires de Moncton et Saint-Jean seulement
  • Moncton
  • Saint John
French