Legal Resources

This practical guide has charts for keeping track of events or payments related to family law matters, which can be useful in a future court case.

This guide outlines deadlines and time limits for family law matters. Legal issues covered are child support, spousal support, interjurisdictional support, denial of parenting and contact time, protection order, property and debt division, Canada Pension Plan, and appeals.

This guide explains child support responsibilities for stepparents in British Columbia.

This guide explains Section 211 reports (custody and access reports). It includes information about who can prepare a s.211 report, important questions when choosing an assessor, and tips for dealing with a report that is not fair or accurate.

Everything you need to know in order to start a tenancy. Includes finding housing, deposits, agreements, pets and insurance.

Information about BC-based housing assistance programs, including a questionnaire to determine eligibility.

This guide explains the rule in Browne v. Dunn, which is important for trial and cross-examination. It helps you with challenging statements from the other party or a witness that contradict your own evidence in a family law trial.

This website guides parents through separation and divorce. Topics are about dealing with change, managing the family's finance, managing conflict, caring for yourself, strengthening relationships, and empowering your children. Videos and online tools are provided throughout the site.

The website explains the settlement agreement and provides details on what you need to have before submitting a claim, and the claim forms. It also includes guidance on managing your compensation money, a booklet on how to submit a claim, and legal documents about the settlement.

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