Legal Resources

Describes who is a parent, how to become a guardian, and the responsibilities of parents and guardians after separation. Also explains the rights of the child, parents, stepparents, and other relatives.

This booklet is for service providers assisting “mothers without status” — women who are neither Canadian citizens nor permanent residents. It gives an overview of the issues they face and options they can take. It includes information on where to get help.

Tips to help you prepare to attend a remote Provincial Court proceeding.

Explains who is eligible, how to apply, how much you could receive, and how long benefits last.

Information about financial statements in family court, including how they’re used in court, and details about filing and copying.

Explains the family management conference, which is your first appearance in provincial family court when you or your ex-spouse has filed an application for an order.

Many self-represented litigants find that having a trusted friend or family member with them to provide emotional support, take notes, and organize documents can be a big help. The BC Provincial Court recognizes this, and they’ve adopted guidelines to make it easier to bring a support person to provincial family court.

A step-by-step guide that helps you getting ready for your Supreme Court family law trial. Includes scheduling a trial, attending a Trial Management Conference, and filing and serving the necessary documents.

Information about getting ready for a family law trial in Provincial Court, including what happens at a trial, how the courtroom is set up, how evidence is presented, and what goes in a trial book.

Understand your alternatives to family court, including different types of mediation and collaborative solutions.