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MyLawBC and the Family Resolution Center are closing down
Legal Aid BC is looking at ways to refocus our resources where they have the greatest impact, and, as part of this process, we have made the decision…
Closures on September 19
Legal Aid BC and all intake offices will be closed Monday, September 19, 2022, for the provincial holiday. See Notice to the Profession NP30,…
Have a client story you can share?
Sharing the stories of legal aid clients is one of the best ways we can show the value of what Legal Aid BC does – and the work you do.
Supreme Court of BC: Regular chambers returning to in person
Supreme Court of BC returns to in-person chambers.
New Provincial Court Family Law Rules webinar recording
Recording of a webinar on the new Provincial Court Family Rules is now available.
A note from Legal Aid BC’s CEO
This newsletter is my first opportunity, as Legal Aid BC’s new CEO, to address the legal aid bar. I’ve attended gatherings of lawyers in my new role…
Upcoming webinar: The (New) Provincial Court Family Rules – Explained
Date: June 24, 2022 from 9:00am - 12:00pm (PDT) Click here for registration. Join Courthouse Libraries BC and Legal Aid BC for a free three-hour…
Increased financial eligibility guidelines
As announced in a recent Message to the Bar, Legal Aid BC has expanded financial eligibility for Family Limited Representation Contracts using new…
Child Support Recalculation Service available province-wide
The Child Support Recalculation Service (CSRS) is a free program that helps families review and update eligible child support orders and agreements…