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New family law clinic model locations
We’re pleased to announce that Surrey and Victoria will be home to a new, expanded, and multidisciplinary family law clinic model in BC aimed at…
Family Legal Aid Expansion Hours Certification form update
In March 2024, LABC announced enhancements to family legal aid services which are aimed at providing improved support for eligible clients who are…
Have your say: Federal Child Support Guidelines survey
The Department of Justice Canada invites family law professionals and parents to participate in its survey to gather views on possible changes to the…
Family law contracts: secondary legal issues
Do you have questions about what is covered and billable under the Family Standard Contract where property division may be marked as a secondary or…
Legal Aid Connect in Kelowna and Kamloops
LABC staff recently travelled to Kelowna and Kamloops to host four successful Connect events. These sessions consisted of lunch and dinner workshops…
Updated Market Basket Measure (MBM)
The Net household monthly income table has been updated for Standard Family Representation Cases in accordance with the Market Basket Measure…
Family Legal Aid Expansion Hours for contracts on or after April 1
Legal Aid BC recently introduced the Family Legal Aid Expansion hours to better support clients with family violence issues. Please note that these…
New $29 million family law clinic expansion
More people in BC will soon have a historic level of access to legal aid services, including legal representation through a new family law clinic…
LABC is introducing a new Legal Aid Navigator Program
This fall, Legal Aid BC is soft launching a program to support our clients with issues not covered by their legal aid contract. The program will…
Job opportunities at LABC
LABC is hiring for a Staff Lawyer, Family Duty Counsel term position in Surrey as well as Family Circuit Counsel in Bella Bella (Klemtu). Please see…