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Reporting Child Abuse in BC

Government of British Columbia
Information about where to report child abuse, the duty to report abuse and suspected abuse, how to report, what to report, and what happens next.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Provincial Court Remote Proceedings

Family Law in BC (Justice Education Society)
Tips to help you prepare to attend a remote Provincial Court proceeding.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Provincial Court Proceedings

Family Law in BC (Justice Education Society)
Answering your questions about Provincial Court proceedings.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Provincial Family Forms

Government of British Columbia
Helps you fill out Provincial Court family forms. Watch a video about how the online service works, and a tutorial video on how to use the online service. There are links to all the downloadable PDF forms, with tips for filling them out. There are also links to provincial family forms without guidebooks, and links to the relevant acts.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Protecting Yourself & Your Family

Family Law in BC (Justice Education Society)
Explains peace bonds, family law protection orders, and things you can do to help you and your family stay safe from an abusive or violent person.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Protecting Children — Your Role as a Relative

Government of British Columbia
Provides information about what you can do if there is a child protection concern in your family and contacts for getting legal help. It also explains your role as a relative in a child abuse case, such as being involved in developing a comprehensive plan of care and providing a safe home for the child.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Protecting a Vulnerable Adult From Abuse, Neglect or Self-Neglect

Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia
Describes what abuse, neglect, and self-neglect are, what a designated agency can do, and how the community-response network aims to provide a coordinated response to these complex problems.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Property & Debt

Family Law in BC (Justice Education Society)
Information about what’s considered shared property and debt, how to divide them between you after you separate or divorce, and how to protect your property and finances from being unfairly divided without your consent.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Permanent Transfer of Custody of a Child to Someone Familiar in BC

Government of British Columbia
When a temporary placement for a child is not possible, the alternative could be transferring custody to the caregiver by adoption or a court order. This page briefly describes the conditions, guardian’s responsibilities, financial support, rights, access orders, and future legal matters.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Dial-a-Law: Peace Bonds and Assault Charges

People’s Law School
Explains peace bonds, which can offer protection if you fear for your safety. Topics include how peace bonds work, and what to do if a person disobeys a peace bond. It includes the steps you need to take to get a peace bond.
Last reviewed March 2024