Legal Help

Northumberland Community Legal Centre

The Northumberland Community Legal Centre provides free and confidential legal advice and information pertaining to income security, housing, employment and human rights. 

For more information call 905-373-4464. They are located at 1005 Burnham Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 5J5.

Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) – Cobourg Court House

The FLIC provides information about community and legal services related to family law issues. An advice lawyer from Legal Aid is available at designated times. 

For more information call 905-372-3751. They are located at 860 William Street, Cobourg, ON K9A 3A9.

Family court support – Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre

The Family Court Support Program provides free and confidential support and referral services for victims of family violence, regardless of gender, who are involved or may become involved in a family court proceeding. 

For more information call 905-372-0746. They are located at 40 Swayne Street, Cobourg, ON K9A 1K5.

Helpful resources

For more information about different areas of legal practice:

• Steps to Justice | Your guide to law in Ontario
• CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario)
• Landlord and Tenant Board