Answers to basic questions about welfare and benefits.
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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 the rights of Aboriginal peoples to participate in traditional activities on their ancestral lands. Describes these rights, traditional harvesting activities, and what to do if charged with a harvesting ...
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Explains the basics of BC family law: marriage/marriage-like relationships, separation, divorce, agreements, parenting, child/spousal support, property/debt, and where to get help.
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Short, illustrated scenarios with likeable characters sharing concerns and information about family law issues. These engaging picture stories are designed to capture readers’ own situations and lead them to online (and ...
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Explains the different types of adoption in BC, and where to find out more about applying.
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Identifies the law around child protection for Indigenous children in BC, sets out some aspects of the child protection/removal process, and explains parents' and band rights and responsibilities.
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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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This website is for people who identify as Aboriginal or Indigenous, and the people who help them. Features up-to-date legal information, links to community-based resources and Aboriginal and Indigenous publications.
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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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