(MIP) Mandatory Information Program

COVID-19 Alert

Mandatory Information Program is available to all family court clients on-line only. In Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka new applicants and respondents must attend a MIP session.  Once you are given a specific date for your first appearance court – You will also be required to complete the Mandatory Information Program.

The Ministry of Attorney General has provided all family court sites with a script that we must follow. Therefore you could complete any MIP session across the province  – for example, some other jurisdictions are providing MIP by Zoom and it will be the same information. This program is approximately 1 1/2  hours long. The sessions are intended to provide relevant information about separation. We discuss alternatives to court, education on helping children of all ages cope with the devastating change and help folks understand the court process.

Please click here MIP  for the program and receive a completed notice by email.