For people facing serious and complex criminal charges who have been denied legal aid but cannot afford a lawyer. Explains why, how, and when to ask the judge to appoint a free lawyer. French version doesn’t include the ...
Also available in: French
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This booklet is for people living in BC who need protection from a partner they are ― or have been ― in an intimate relationship with. Explains how and when people can apply for peace bonds and family law protection ...
Also available in: Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), French, Punjabi
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Explains what happens if the Director of Child Welfare has concerns about a child's safety or plans to remove them. Describes collaborative (shared) planning, decision-making options, presentation/protection hearings. ...
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This revised booklet is for homeowners who can’t make their mortgage payments, or have received a Petition to go to court. It explains what homeowners can do during foreclosure, and lists agencies that can help. ...
Also available in: French
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Affidavits must be sworn by a commissioner of oaths. Commissioners of oaths might be lawyers, notaries, government officials, and others. This fact sheet provides a list of all the people who are authorized to act as ...
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This fact sheet provides information about who can help you come to an agreement with your spouse about your family law issues. Includes descriptions of family justice counsellors, mediators, and collaborative family ...
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Grandparents or other relatives raising a relative's child may be entitled to government benefits. This fact sheet contains charts describing the kinds of benefits they might get and under what circumstances, and links ...
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This fact sheet explains what it means when the court makes a no contact order against someone involved in a family violence incident. It describes the five types of no contact orders and what might happen if someone ...
Also available in: French
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This flowchart explains the process of seeking refugee protection in Canada. It outlines the steps for people who make a claim upon arrival and also for those who are already in BC. The chart also notes when and how to ...
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Fact sheet that describes what the law says about dividing property/debt, defines family property, family debt, and excluded property, sets out when and how unequal division is possible, and outlines time limits for ...
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