About ProSe
Why ProSe exists
Between 50% and 80% of civil and family litigants in Ontario appear in court without a lawyer. Not because they want to — because they cannot afford one. Ontario lawyers bill an average of $300–$600 per hour, and a week-long trial can cost $50,000–$80,000 in legal fees alone.
The court system was not designed for self-represented litigants. It expects properly formatted documents, strict procedural compliance, and familiarity with rules most people have never read. The result is a gap: people with legitimate legal issues who cannot access the system because they cannot navigate the paperwork.
ProSe exists to close that gap. We use technology to produce the same court-ready documents that a lawyer's office would prepare — affidavits, notices of motion, factums, demand letters, statements of claim, and statements of defence — formatted to Ontario court standards, at a fraction of the cost.
What ProSe is (and is not)
ProSe is a document preparation service. You provide the facts of your situation by answering plain-language questions. ProSe generates a properly formatted court document based on your answers.
ProSe is not a law firm, not a paralegal firm, and not a legal advice service. Nothing on this platform constitutes legal advice, legal representation, or a lawyer-client relationship. We do not advise on legal strategy, represent you in court, or tell you what to do with your case.
We strongly recommend that you review any document generated by ProSe with a licensed Ontario lawyer or paralegal before filing it with a court or tribunal. The Law Society of Ontario offers a free 30-minute consultation through its Lawyer Referral Service.
Who builds ProSe
ProSe is built and operated by Clawmint Systems, based in Ontario, Canada. Our team combines expertise in legal technology, Ontario court procedure, and software engineering.
All document templates and procedural content on the platform are developed with reference to the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 194), the Family Law Rules, the Residential Tenancies Act, and applicable practice directions. Content on our blog is reviewed for procedural accuracy before publication.
Courts and tribunals we support
- Ontario Superior Court of Justice — civil proceedings, family matters, appeals
- Ontario Small Claims Court — monetary disputes up to $50,000
- Ontario Family Court — divorce, custody, support, property
- Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) — residential tenancy disputes
Editorial standards
Content published on the ProSe blog is written by the ProSe Editorial Team. All articles are:
- Researched against primary legal sources (Ontario statutes, regulations, and case law)
- Reviewed for procedural accuracy before publication
- Dated and include a “last reviewed” notice so readers can assess currency
- Clearly labelled as informational content, not legal advice
If you identify an error or outdated information in any of our content, please contact us at legal@beprose.ca.
Contact
ProSe — Clawmint Systems
Email: legal@beprose.ca
Website: beprose.ca