Legal Resources

A free online course and a community forum for people who represent themselves in court. The self-paced course is designed for a national Canadian audience in family law. Topics include the basics and foundations for representing yourself, doing legal research, preparing for trial, approaching settlement, and coming to terms with the outcome.

This page will help you learn basic information about courtrooms, court procedures, and common legal words.

If you’re an immigrant in Canada sponsored by your partner and they are abusing you, find out how to protect yourself or your children.

Guides on protection orders against family members, or against anyone else you feel is a danger to you.

Information about preparing for different types of cases in Provincial Court and appearing in court including tips about dress, food, and electronic devices; legal terms; courtroom layout; and the people you will see in a courthouse.

Explains the help available for children who are victims of crime. This includes agencies that can help and the PEACE (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment) programs which provide group and individual counselling for children aged three to eighteen.

Describes the different forms of domestic violence and links to the help available for victims of domestic violence, including a resource list and help line numbers. Also find tips and resources for people in abusive relationships, information about peace bonds and protection orders, and information about counselling for children.

Information and guidance to support victims of crime in BC. Find the services and people who can help you deal with the emotional, physical and financial effects of a crime.

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

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.