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 Immigrants in 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 Workshop and Webinar Topics Judicial
Districts		 Registration
Link

2025

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In-Person		 Family Law Matters for Immigrants in New Brunswick All of New Brunswick English
Coming Soon

This workshop helps immigrants, newcomers, refugees, and community agencies understand legal rights and obligations under the laws of New Brunswick and Canada in relation to separation and divorce issues.

For more information, please call the Family Law Information Line at 1-888-236-2444.

TBA
In-Person		 Family Law Matters for Immigrants in New Brunswick All of New Brunswick French
Coming Soon

This workshop helps immigrants, newcomers, refugees, and community agencies understand legal rights and obligations under the laws of New Brunswick and Canada in relation to separation and divorce issues.

For more information, please call the Family Law Information Line at 1-888-236-2444.