Child and family services | Government of Northwest Territories

Financial support and trust administration

Information about financial support after divorce or separation, child support, and the management of funds for minors.

NWT Maintenance Enforcement Program

The Maintenance Enforcement Program assists children and families by monitoring, enforcing and collecting spousal and/or child support payments specified in court orders and agreements.

Spousal support

Information about financial support after separation or divorce.

Child custody and access

Learn more about the different types of child custody.

Trust holdings for minors

Learn about the management of funds payable to a child under the age of nineteen.

Child Support

Information on child support in the NWT, including payment recalculation, payment rules, and ongoing obligations.

Family law services

Information for families navigating parenting during separation or divorce, as well as confidential legal services.

NWT Family Law Mediation Program

Find out more information about this free service that helps parents and guardians resolve concerns related to separation or divorce.

Parenting after separation

Find out information about available workshops that can help you navigate parenting during separation or divorce.

Legal Aid

The legal aid program provides confidential legal services, advice, and representation by a lawyer for residents of the Northwest Territories who would be unable to afford these services.

Child, youth, and family support programs

Information about newborn babies, how to request your child's records, and support and treatment services for children and youth.

Foster care

Providing support to children and youth where families are unable, unavailable or unwilling to protect them.

Having a Baby in the NWT

Information on accessing the Baby Bundle and caring for your newborn.

Request for information collected under the Child and Family Services Act

Find out how to request your (or a child's) records held under the NWT Child and Family Services Act.

Voluntary Support Services Agreements and child protection

A Voluntary Support Services Agreement can help provide services and support to children, youth and their parent(s) without giving up their legal rights and responsibilities towards their child. Some support examples include counseling, respite, and Alcohol and/or Drug treatment.

Treatment resources for NWT children, youth, and families

Information on treatment resources available to NWT children, youth, and families.

Financial support and trust administration

Family law services

Child, youth, and family support programs

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