Department of Justice

Family Law Information Centre

Family Law Resources

Family Law Information Centre (FLIC)

splitting        What is the Family Law Information Centre (FLIC)?

FLIC is a legal resource for separating or divorcing couples and families in transition.

The Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) is an office of the Court Services Branch of the Yukon Department of Justice that provides information on family law issues and court procedures. Services provided by FLIC are free to the public. Anyone who needs information about Yukon family law matters can use the centre, but it is important to understand and remember that FLIC staff members do not take the place of a lawyer. You are responsible for your own case. 

FLIC is staffed by neutral people who provide legal information and educational materials as a public service. Your communications with the staff are confidential, but staff members are available to help both parties.

How can we help?

FLIC staff can:

  • give you information on family law;
  • provide various publications on family law matters, including self-help guides;
  • offer some help with completing court forms;
  • provide computers for public use to research family law matters and to access and prepare court forms;
  • notarize your court forms;
  • provide referrals to other organizations and agencies. 

FLIC staff cannot:

  • provide legal advice (for legal advice, you must consult a lawyer);
  • tell you what to say in your court forms or what to say in court;
  • complete any part of the court forms for you;
  • recommend a legal strategy;
  • represent you or appear in court on your behalf;
  • file your forms with the court;
  • serve forms on the other party.

***NEW: "High Conflict" training for Family Justice professionals 

Event: Train-the-Trainer: High Conflict Curriculum Training Day 
Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue: High Country Inn

Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 30. Space is limited.
For more information about this course, or to register, please contact FLIC staff
at (867)667-3066 or flic@gov.yk.ca.


Workshops

FLIC offers a series of free workshops for separating or divorcing parents:

(1) For the Sake of the Children

Topics include:

  • Resolving legal issues
  • Relating to the other parent
  • Effects of separation or divorce on adults and children

Next workshop will be held:

Saturday, May 12, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Lucy Jackson Training Room, YEU Building  
2285 Second Ave., Whitehorse (beside Fountain Tire)

(2) Parenting After Separation: Managing Conflict

Topics include:

  • Exploring grief, anger, power and mindsets
  • Emotional disengagement
  • Parallel parenting plans 

(3) Focus on Communications in Separation

Topics include:

  • Understanding the impact of conflict on children
  • Recognizing conflict triggers and controlling situations
  • Developing listening skills and successful communications

Pre-registration is required. To register for these workshops, please contact the Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) at (867) 456-6721 or FLIC@gov.yk.ca. Or, drop by the office at 2134 2nd Avenue, in Whitehorse (Law Courts building, main floor). 

 

An Important Caution

The staff members at FLIC do not take the place of a lawyer. There is no attorney-client relationship between you and the staff. You are strongly encouraged to seek the services of a lawyer for legal advice and strategy.


More information on family law can be found at: familylaw.lss.bc.ca 

NOTE: B.C. Supreme Court forms and processes are similar to Yukon's and much of the information is relevant, however some information may not apply to Yukon proceedings. Please refer to www.yukoncourts.ca for Yukon Supreme Court Rules and forms.

Contact the Family Law Information Centre (FLIC)


Location:
Andrew A. Philipsen Law Centre (Ground Floor)
2134 Second Avenue
Whitehorse, Yukon

Mailing Address:
Family Law Information Centre
Department of Justice, Government of Yukon
Box 2703 (J-FLIC)
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 2C6

Phone: (867) 456-6721
Toll free (in Yukon): 1-800-661-0408, ext. 6721
Fax: (867) 456-6105
Email: FLIC@gov.yk.ca

Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, excluding holidays