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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…
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…
Family law resource: HELP Toolkit
The Department of Justice Canada is offering a great resource for family law lawyers: HELP Toolkit: Identifying and Responding to Family Violence for…
Videoconference court proceedings: Update to MS Teams links
Effective Monday, January 31, 2022, Court Services Branch (CSB) will be updating the list of MS Teams court links for virtual attendance.
Notice to Counsel #117 clarification
As a result of feedback received in response to Notice to Counsel #117, Legal Aid BC would like to clarify the change to General Terms and Conditions…
Converting a Family Limited Representation Contract to a Family Standard Contract
Have you received a Family Limited Representation Contract (FLRC), and think your client should be eligible for full coverage under a Family Standard…
LABC’s Quality Assurance Program
LABC’s Quality Assurance Program continues to grow and support legal aid lawyers in BC.
Complaints and recordkeeping tips
Despite your hard work on a case, clients sometimes complain. We have tips for that.