Take Control of Your Legal Case—Without a Lawyer
Courtroom Compass helps you represent yourself in Ontario courts. Answer simple questions. We’ll generate your legal documents—accurate, professional, and ready to file.
You Deserve Accessible Legal Help
Easy Guided Forms
No legal jargon. Just plain English questions. We’ll handle the formatting.
Instant PDF Documents
Generate court-ready legal forms in minutes—accurate and printable.
Built for Self-Representation
Created by legal professionals who understand the SRL journey.
Courtroom Compass
Navigating the family law system can feel overwhelming, especially for those who must represent themselves. Courtroom Compass was created to bridge that gap. Our mission is to empower self-represented litigants with the tools, guidance, and resources they need to advocate confidently for their families. No one should be denied the opportunity to pursue justice simply because they cannot afford legal representation.
To support this mission, Courtroom Compass provides three core services:
- An intuitive platform that helps you input your information and automatically generates the court forms you need
- Clear, accessible tutorial videos that walk you through completing your forms and effectively advocating for yourself
- Funding assistance for individuals who earn less than $150,000 annually but do not qualify for Legal Aid.
Together, these resources ensure that every family has a fair chance to be heard.
How Courtroom Compass Works
Answer Simple Questions
We break down legal forms into straightforward questions anyone can understand.
Review & Confirm
Preview your answers before submission. Edit anytime.
Download Your Court-Ready PDF
Receive your completed document, formatted for Ontario courts, ready to print and file.
Your Family Court Journey
A step-by-step guide to representing yourself in Ontario family court
Deciding If Court Is Right
Consider mediation or negotiation before starting court proceedings.
The Application Form 8 — Free
File an Application to tell the court what orders you are asking for.
Generate Form 8 →The Answer Form 10 — Premium
Respond to the Application within 30 days of being served.
Generate Form 10 →The Reply Form 10A — Premium
Optional: respond to new claims raised in the Answer.
Generate Form 10A →Supporting Forms
Filed with your Application or Answer
First Court Appearance Form 6B — Free
Confirm documents are filed and served. Court sets future dates.
Generate Form 6B →Case Conference Form 17 — Premium
Meeting with a judge to identify issues and explore settlement.
Generate Conference Notice →Settlement Conference Form 17C — Premium
Focused attempt to settle all or part of the case before trial.
Generate Settlement Brief →Trial Management Conference Form 17E — Premium
Organize evidence and witnesses before trial.
Generate TMC Brief →Supporting Forms
Used during court proceedings
Trial
Both parties present evidence and arguments. Judge makes final decision.
Many cases settle before reaching trialA Motion to Change is a separate process for modifying an existing court order when circumstances change.
Real People. Real Results.
"Barnett Law is a knowledgeable, friendly lawyer who is ready and willing to help. She takes the time to explain concepts clearly so you have a full understanding of what is going on. She really cares about her clients. I highly recommend this law firm for your needs, big or small."
— Narita
"Barnett Law was really helpful and patient while she answered all our questions. She has also gone the extra mile to help with additional paperwork requirements. She is a great resource and very efficient and I highly recommend her services."
— Sunitha
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— Williette
Why Use Courtroom Compass?
Private & Secure
Your data stays encrypted and confidential.
Save Time
No research, no formatting, no legal dictionaries.
Transparent Pricing
Only pay when you download. No subscriptions.
Ontario-Court Compliant
Built to match the requirements of Ontario court forms.
Ready to Represent Yourself with Confidence?
Create your first document in minutes. No lawyer needed. No confusing forms. Just answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
We currently support Ontario family law forms including applications, answers, replies, financial statements, conference briefs, motions, parenting statements, and settlement documents — 20 forms in total.
Our PDFs follow the formatting and structure required by Ontario courts. It’s your responsibility to ensure the information provided is accurate.
You can start for free with 5 essential forms. When you need access to all 15 premium forms, the Premium Bundle is a one-time payment of $49.99 — no subscriptions.
While we don’t provide legal advice, our system guides you through each step clearly. We’re also working on adding live chat support soon.