Legal Resources

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

This guide to a family court trial in BC Provincial Court covers whether it’s the correct court for your legal issue, if you can attend court by phone or videoconference, resources to help you with family disputes, and definitions for some legal words used in court.

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 small claims court.

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.

Links to guides such as getting ready for criminal court, the steps in a criminal case, Indigenous sentencing courts, youth courts, protection orders, and alternatives to court. You’ll also find practice directions and rules that the court has issued about its procedures, and picklists with standard wording for orders and applications.

General guidance for appearing in court by computer or phone without having to physically be in the courthouse. This applies to small claims court, provincial family court, and some criminal bail hearings.

Rooted in traditional Muslim laws, this toolkit helps Muslim women to develop a marriage contract. It includes a sample marriage certificate, a sample Muslim marriage contract and explanatory notes on what each clause means.

Information about death certificates: how to register a death in BC, how to order a death certificate, and how to change a death record.

Information about how wages must be paid under BC law. Includes minimum wage, minimum daily pay, deductions, keeping records, overtime pay, tips and gratuities, and uniforms and special clothing.

Template letters to assist landlord and tenant communication. Includes templates for: witness statement, warning letter, request for repairs, and incident reports.