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Legal Aid BC

Legal Aid BC is a non-profit organization created by the Legal Services Society (LSS) Act in 1979 to provide legal information, advice, and representation services. Our priority is to serve the interests of people with low incomes, but many of our services are available to all British Columbians. Our services are offered at legal aid locations throughout the province, and online through our websites: legalaid.bc.ca, family.legalaid.bc.ca, and aboriginal.legalaid.bc.ca.

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Extended Family Program

Provides information about the extended family program. Under the program, parents who are temporarily unable to care for their children can ask to have their children placed in the care of family or friends, instead of ...
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Separation & Divorce

Information about the differences between marriage and marriage-like (common-law) relationships in BC, how to prepare to separate from a marriage or marriage-like relationship, and how to do your own divorce without ...
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Indian Residential Schools Settlement

This page outlines the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, explaining the two types of payments to Indian residential school survivors: the Common Experience Payment and the Independent Assessment Process. ...
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Abuse & family violence

Information about how to recognize abuse and harassment and what you can do to help protect yourself or others from being abused.
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Emily's Choice: A Child Protection Story graphic novel

Co-produced with the Indigenous Story Studio, this graphic novel tells the story of Emily, who struggles with addiction and an unhealthy relationship. She loves her son, Greg, but can't always take care of him. When he ...
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Property & debt

Information about what's considered shared property and debt, how to divide them between you after you separate or divorce, and how to protect your property and finances from being unfairly divided without your consent.
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Mediation -- Child protection and Aboriginal families

Describes the role of mediators in the child protection process, how they can help Aboriginal families, and how to find a mediator. Mediators are professionals who are specially trained to help people reach an ...
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Clear Skies: A Family Violence Story graphic novel

Co-produced with Indigenous Story Studio (formerly Healthy Aboriginal Network), Clear Skies tells the story of Marnie and her kids who live with family violence. With the support of her community, and by learning her ...
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Family Duty Counsel brochure

Provides an overview of what family duty counsel can and can't do. Includes how to find services near you.
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Abuse & family violence

Describes the challenges Indigenous families and communities face when there's abuse and family violence. Explains types of abuse that are against the law, and where victims can get help and support services. Includes ...
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