Supreme Court Family Duty Counsel
If you are a person with a low income experiencing separation or divorce, you may be eligible for up to three hours of free legal advice from Supreme Court family duty counsel. Duty counsel are lawyers who can provide advice about custody, access, guardianship, child support, property (limited advice), tentative settlement agreements, and court procedures.
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- Abuse & family violence; Children & teens; Family law; Legal help & lawyers
- type of service
- Legal advice, representation or advocacy
- location
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Duncan
Duncan 238 Government Street, Duncan, BC V9L1A5 238 Government Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1A5- phone:
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250-746-1227
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.; 1st and 3rd Monday of each month
- service restriction:
- Drop-in service
Kamloops
Kamloops 455 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C6K4 455 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 6K4- phone:
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250-314-1900
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Mondays and Tuesdays
- service restriction:
- Drop-in service
Kelowna
Kelowna 1355 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y9R3 1355 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R3- phone:
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250-470-6900
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- service restriction:
- Drop-in service
Nanaimo
Nanaimo c/o Nanaimo JAC, 302 - 65 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC c/o Nanaimo JAC, 302 - 65 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC- phone:
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250-741-5447 or 1-800-578-8511 (call no charge)
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- Mon to Fri: Call for appointment from 8:30am to 5pm
New Westminster
New Westminster New Westminster Law Courts, Begbie Square, 651 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, BC V3M1C9 New Westminster Law Courts, Begbie Square, 651 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 1C9- phone:
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604-775-0628
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday to Friday
- service restriction:
- Drop-in service
Penticton
Penticton Room 116 100 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A5A5 Room 116 100 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A5- phone:
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250-492-1231
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursdays
- service restriction:
- Drop-in service
Port Alberni Law Courts
Port Alberni Law Courts 2999 4th Avenue, Port Alberni, BC 2999 4th Avenue, Port Alberni, BC- phone:
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250-720-2424
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- First and third Tues: 1pm to 3pm
Prince George
Prince George The Law Courts, 250 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L5S2 The Law Courts, 250 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 5S2- phone:
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250-614-2700
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays; Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- service restriction:
- Drop-in service
Salmon Arm
Salmon Arm 550 2nd Avenue N.E., Salmon Arm, BC V1E4S4 550 2nd Avenue N.E., Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4S4- phone:
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250-832-1610
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Two days each month — call for dates
- service restriction:
- Drop-in service
Vancouver
Vancouver Robson Square Provincial Court, 290 - 800 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z2C5 Robson Square Provincial Court, 290 - 800 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2C5- phone:
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Direct number for family duty counsel: 604-660-1508
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- Call for appt: 604-660-1508 Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop-in: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.; and Wednesday - 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- service restriction:
- Available by appointment or on a walk-in basis.
Vernon
Vernon 3001 – 27th Street, Vernon, BC V1T4W5 3001 – 27th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4W5- phone:
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250-549-5422
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
- service restriction:
- Drop-in service
Victoria
Victoria 850 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W1B4 850 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1B4- phone:
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250-356-7035
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- Mon to Fri: 9am to 4pm (call for appointment) Mon, Tue, Wed, and Fri: 2pm to 3pm: drop-ins
- service restriction:
- Drop-in service
