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New and existing resources: Lawyer Portal
Be sure to check the Lawyer Portal regularly as we continue to add materials and resources to support your practice.
Billing for preparation time
When billing for hourly based tariff items, remember to attach your timekeeping records to your invoice.
Provincial Court Family Rules update
Surrey and Victoria will be designated Early Resolution and Case Management Model registries, effective December 7, 2020.
Family law: Upcoming virtual town hall
Family lawyers who practice legal aid are invited to attend a free virtual town hall on November 18, 2020, from 12:30 – 1:30 pm (PST) on MS Teams.
Changes to the Family Limited Representation contract
We recently updated the Family Limited Representation contract to allow us — and you — to help more clients with a broader range of family law issues…
Quality assurance resources: Case digests
LABC offers access to the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC’s (CLEBC) case digests in criminal and family law.
Family and CFCSA law: Extended services contracts
Unsure of what information to provide when requesting more hours to work on your client’s case?
Family law: SCBC changes — family telephone conference hearings
The Supreme Court of BC (SCBC) issued a Notice to the Profession, the Public and the Media on April 17, 2020, regarding civil and family proceedings…