Common Questions by Topic

Answers to commonly asked legal questions, with useful resources selected by our librarians.
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Civil Court & Alternatives

Most Viewed Questions
I’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident. What can I do?
What’s the difference between civil, family, and criminal law?
What’s the difference between small claims court and the Supreme Court of BC?
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Crime & Victims

Most Viewed Questions
How do I do my own legal research as a self-represented litigant?
What does the judge consider when sentencing an Indigenous person?
Where can I find court forms and the rules for the court?
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Employment

Most Viewed Questions
How is income assistance different on and off reserve?
I was dismissed (fired) unfairly. What can I do?
I’m going to the interview for income assistance. What do I need to know?
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Family

Most Viewed Questions
How do I fill out a Final Order form (F52) for an uncontested divorce?
I have to pay child support. If my job now pays me less, how do I change the amount I have to pay?
Where can I find court forms and the rules for the court?
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Housing & Tenancy

Most Viewed Questions
I’m having problems with my neighbours. What can I do?
My landlord hasn’t carried out repairs. Can I stop paying rent?
My landlord is threatening to evict me. What do I do?
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Money, Debt & Consumer

Most Viewed Questions
How is income assistance different on and off reserve?
I’m going to the interview for income assistance. What do I need to know?
My home reno was a disaster. What can I do?
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Rights & Citizenship

Most Viewed Questions
I work for a federally regulated industry (e.g., a bank, an airline, trucking, broadcasting), and I was discriminated against. What can I do?
I’ve been discriminated against in BC. What can I do?
Where can I find an overview of how the law is different for Indigenous people?
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Wills, Estates & Planning

Most Viewed Questions
How do I apply for probate?
How do I make a will?
What do I need to know as the executor of a will?