Information on things to consider before separating, on what the considers separation, and ways to make the process easier. What system to use if you were married or living common-law. Includes step-by-step guides for ...
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Explains many of the court orders and hearings for the child protection process. Describes the Report to Court, access order, consent order, interim supervision orders, temporary supervision orders, and continuing ...
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Short answers to common questions about Separation & Divorce, Children, Abuse & Family Violence, Finances & Support, and the BC Legal System.
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This brochure promotes and describes the Parents Legal Centre (PLC), a free service to help parents in select locations in BC address the social worker's concerns. Describes the kind of help you can get from a lawyer ...
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Brochure gives basic information about the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act. Describes who has rights to the family home during your relationship, if you and your spouse separate, if your ...
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An 8½-minute video clip excerpted from a 2-DVD set created by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia. Using the fictional case of Dean and Saya, a couple separating after 17 years of marriage, this ...
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Tips on how to get help and support for your case, including independent legal advice, legal aid, and support from an advocate. Also describes how to get the most out of working with your lawyer.
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Describes how to spot types of abuse and family violence in different harmful or controlling behaviours (whether it's happening to you or someone you know).
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Describes Parents Legal Centres (PLCs), a Legal Aid BC service that provides a free lawyer and an advocate to help parents address child protection issues early on. The service is available to eligible parents any time ...
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Lists resources that might be helpful to you if you're working as an advocate for people with family law issues. Includes what's new in family law, links to all information pages and step-by-step guides listed by topic, ...
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