Describes child and spousal support, how to track support payments, and what to do if the payor can't or won't pay.
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Describes contested and uncontested divorces in BC and explains how laws in other countries might affect the process. Also includes step-by-step guides on how to do your own divorce without going to court.
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Lists possible sentences when pleading guilty or found guilty. Explains in plain language what to say to a judge before they decide on a sentence. Learn how to prepare and where to get legal advice. Contains information ...
Also available in: French
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Describes how to defend yourself if you are charged with assault. Includes what the prosecutor must prove to find you guilty, sentencing information, and how to get legal help.
Also available in: French
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Step-by-step guide for appealing a conviction for people who may or may not be in custody. Explains how to apply for a legal aid or court-appointed lawyer, and if the application isn’t successful, how to prepare for an ...
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A 4½-minute Spanish video about sponsorship breakdown depicting the fictional case of a woman in an abusive relationship, who learns from a coworker that she can leave her abusive husband without losing her permanent ...
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Describes how wills and estates on reserve are different from wills and estates off reserve for status Indians who ordinarily lived on reserve at the time of their death.
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Explains what abuse is and where people who are being abused can get help. Includes information about keeping children safe, safety planning, men who are abused, and financial matters. Chinese (simp & trad), Punjabi, ...
Also available in: Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Farsi (Persian), French, Punjabi, Spanish
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This fact sheet explains who can become a guardian and how to apply to court to become one. Includes links to the Family Law in BC website to help with the application process, and links to required forms. (Links and ...
Also available in: French
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Explains about child protection law and what parents or guardians can do if the director of Child Welfare removes their child or is planning to remove their child from the home. Describes what happens at court and where ...
Also available in: French
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