Legal Resources

This resource explains how to report a crime in person, over the telephone and, in some communities, over the Internet (online).

This page will help you learn basic information about courtrooms, court procedures, and common legal words.

General guidance for appearing in court by computer or phone without having to physically be in the courthouse. This applies to small claims court, provincial family court, and some criminal bail hearings.

This resource answers technical questions about pension division after the breakdown of a relationship in British Columbia.

This page explains your rights and what you’re entitled to if your common-law spouse dies. It outlines the different definitions of “spouse,” and describes what happens if your spouse left a will, or if they died without a will. It also explains pension, survivor, and CPP benefits and custody and guardianship of children.

These FAQ sheets answer frequently asked questions related to issues faced by people affected by weather emergencies in BC (wildfires, flooding, and landslides). They are organized into these areas of law: employment law, family law, insurance law, landlord-tenant law, and strata (condo) law.

This guide answers common questions about an interim distribution of property and explains who may be able to get one.

This guide explains child support responsibilities for stepparents in British Columbia.

This website guides parents through separation and divorce. Topics are about dealing with change, managing the family's finance, managing conflict, caring for yourself, strengthening relationships, and empowering your children. Videos and online tools are provided throughout the site.

Describes the laws about homes on reserve. This resource has information on who can stay in the family home on reserve after a separation or a partner dies, who these laws apply to, and where to get help with this issue.