Legal Resources

This guide helps employees to organize unions.

This chapter provides an overview of alternatives to court for family law issues: collaborative processes, mediation, arbitration, and parenting coordination.

This resource answers technical questions about pension division after the breakdown of a relationship in British Columbia.

These resources explain supported financial investment decision-making for adults living with dementia and other disabilities. They include guides for family and friends helping with decision making, as well as suggestions for facilitators. The resources include Help People Living with Dementia to Understand Their Investment Decision-Making Rights...

BCFMA’s procedures for collecting child support for children over 19. It outlines conditions under which support may continue, such as the child attending school or having a disability.

Provides info on what to expect on your day in court. For example, what does the courtroom look like? When do I stand and sit? How do I address the judge? Includes practical information on how to present your evidence, object, question witnesses, and make opening and closing statements.

This resource introduces Indigenous children, girls, and women to community services that provide culturally-appropriate support for safety concerns.

Tips on making an advance care plan, arranging a power of attorney, writing a will, and deciding on future living arrangements if you have dementia.

An overview of the trial process in BC small claims court.

Practical information on what to consider when making decisions for someone else. Learn about the steps you can take to protect adults from scams, financial exploitation, and abuse. Includes information about the duties you must follow if you have power of attorney, and tools designed to help you in your role.