Legal Resources

This guide outlines deadlines and time limits for family law matters. Legal issues covered are child support, spousal support, interjurisdictional support, denial of parenting and contact time, protection order, property and debt division, Canada Pension Plan, and appeals. Available in multiple languages.

A general reference for self-represented litigants appearing in Canadian courts. Includes SRL’s rights and responsibilities, family law basics, resolving disputes out of court, legal research and writing, court processes, family violence, and more. Also provides a list of Canadian and BC resources.

Links to online fillable court forms for BC Supreme Court for family matters. You can view them in alphabetical or numerical order. The page provides instructions for opening and saving the forms, including which browsers and software to use.

Short, illustrated scenarios with likable characters sharing concerns and information about family law issues. These engaging picture stories are designed to capture readers’ own situations and lead them to online (and other) resources.

This chapter provides an overview of the ways that criminal law, tort law, and the Family Law Act can address issues of family violence, including through peace bonds and protection orders. It also takes a brief look at some child protection issues.

This practical guide has charts for keeping track of events or payments related to family law matters, which can be useful in a future court case.

Online step-by-step guide on how to apply for an order to waive fees. This lets you begin or respond to a court application without paying the fees. Includes links to blank forms.

Practical information on your legal rights and options when it comes to alternatives to court in British Columbia.

This guide explains protection orders and provides tips on writing the affidavit to apply for an order.

Learn about elder abuse, including how to protect yourself, how to report it, and what to do if you suspect someone else is experiencing elder abuse.