Legal Services Society

The Legal Services Society (LSS) provides legal aid in BC. Legal aid includes representation by a lawyer, legal advice, and legal information. LSS gives priority to people with low incomes, but many of its services are available to all British Columbians. LSS's mission is to provide innovative and collaborative legal aid services that enable people with low incomes to effectively address their issues within the justice system.

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[PDF]  Living Together or Living Apart: Common-Law Relationships, Marriage, Separation, and Divorce + More details

Explains the basics of family law in BC. Includes information about living common-law or being married, the process for separation and divorce, how to work out custody, support, and access issues, and how to sort out money matters. Also describes legal options and where to get help.

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[PDF]  Consumer Law and Credit/Debt Law + More details

A manual for paralegals, legal information counsellors, and lawyers that covers 45 topics, including bankruptcy, creditors, debtors, fraud, leases, mortgages and foreclosure, prepayment rights, recovery of goods, and torts of assault and trespass. Also provides consumer and debtor resources.

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[web]  How to do your own uncontested divorce in the Supreme Court of British Columbia + More details

Self-help guides for applying for an uncontested divorce. There are separate guides for a sole application (if you are filing for divorce alone) or a joint application (if you are filing for divorce together with the other party). Includes forms and instructions for completing the forms.

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[PDF]  When I'm 64: A Guide to Benefits and Services for People Aged 60 and Over + More details

Answers four important questions about government pensions and benefits for seniors: How do I know if I qualify? How do I apply? How much will I receive? and How do I appeal a decision I don't agree with? Contains information about adult guardianship legislation, health care services, and benefits.

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[web]  Family Law in British Columbia website + More details

Fact sheets and self-help guides on family law in BC. Topics covered include abuse, adoption, child protection/removal, common-law relationships, custody & access, divorce & separation, child support, and spousal support.

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[web]  How to fill out a Supreme Court Financial Statement (Form 89) + More details

A Supreme Court financial statement (Form 89) is a document that tells the judge/master in a family law case about your income, expenses, assets, and debts. This self-help guide explains how to fill out a financial statement form. Includes a blank form.

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[web]  Grandparents' rights + More details

This fact sheet provides information for grandparents who want to get access to their grandchildren through the courts.

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[web]  Debts and common-law relationships + More details

For people in common-law relationships, this fact sheet sets out the basic legal rules about debts and who's responsible for them.

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[PDF]  Can't Pay Your Mortgage? What You Can Do If You're Facing Foreclosure + More details

For any homeowner who may miss or has already missed one or more mortgage payments, or has received a petition to go to court. It explains what homeowners can do when lenders try to take their properties because of missed payments (foreclosure). The booklet lists agencies that can help.

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[PDF]  Aboriginal People and the Law in British Columbia + More details

This is a comprehensive guide for legal advocates that identifies Aboriginal issues in 19 areas of law, including criminal, family, and consumer law, as well as residential schools, wills and estates, harvesting rights, and housing.

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