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Family Limited Representation Contracts trial period continues — with changes
We’re extending the trial period for Family Limited Representation Contracts into fiscal year 2021/2022 with some changes to clients’ eligibility and…
Family law: DOJ free online training courses
The Department of Justice has been developing free online training courses, professional training materials, and public legal education and…
Legal aid contracts: What clients need to know
Communicating contract details with your clients ensures that everyone is on the same page about expectations.
Courthouse Libraries BC offers free family law resources
Courthouse Libraries BC (CLBC) offers a variety of in-person and remote-access resources for lawyers during the pandemic.
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.