Can a self-represented litigant get help drafting court documents at the courthouse?

Some help is available, but it's generally limited to general information rather than drafting or reviewing documents for you. Court staff at a Family Law Information Centre can explain what forms exist, point to instructions and resources for completing them, and clarify general court procedure, but they can't tell someone what to actually write in their specific case or review their draft for legal soundness, since that would cross into legal advice.

Duty counsel, where available and where someone qualifies, may be able to provide limited assistance with specific documents or advice on a particular step, but this is typically narrower than the kind of full drafting support a retained lawyer would provide. Community legal clinics and some non-profit programs also offer document-drafting help for eligible individuals in certain kinds of cases. Because the level and type of support varies significantly by courthouse and by the specific document involved, a self-represented litigant should ask court staff directly what's available locally, and consider at least a limited consultation with a family lawyer for anything with real consequences, such as a final order or agreement.