Legal Resources

Explains the procedures for getting a hearing if you’re asking for a protection order, or if a protection order has been made without notice to you and you’re asking to have it changed or set aside.

The Provincial Court handles matters including guardianship of a child, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, and protection orders. It shares extensive jurisdiction with the Supreme Court under the BC Family Law Act. Find information and guides here.

This booklet provides basic, accessible legal information for Indigenous people facing legal issues. Topics include justice systems, children and families, rights and protections, death and taxes, income security, and class actions. It explains how the laws can vary for people based on their Indigeneity.

This chapter is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It contains an overview of the support, resources, and legal options that are available to victims of crime.

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.

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.

Explains what abuse is and where people who are being abused can get help. Includes information about keeping children safe, safety planning, men who are abused, and financial matters.

Read about what a protection order is, when you should get one, how it will protect you, and who you can speak with to get more information about how to apply for one.

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

Provides legal information for people who are unexpectedly pregnant outside of a long-term relationship. It isn’t intended for people who are unexpectedly pregnant while in a long-term relationship or where the pregnant person expects to continue their relationship with the other person during the pregnancy or after the birth of the child.