If you are a person with a low income experiencing a family law issue, you may be eligible for free legal advice over the telephone from a family lawyer.
Family LawLINE lawyers give brief “next step” advice about family law issues such as:
- parenting time or contact,
- guardianship / parenting time,
- child support,
- spousal support,
- property division (limited advice),
- family agreements,
- child protection, and
- court procedures.
You may be able to get this help whether or not you qualify for a legal aid lawyer. See Do I qualify financially for free family legal advice?
To be considered for the Family LawLINE service, call our province-wide Call Centre at 604-408-2172 (in Greater Vancouver) or 1-866-577-2525 (elsewhere in BC) during the times listed below.
When you call, an intake worker will ask you questions about your financial situation and your legal issue. If you qualify, you’ll be transferred to the Family LawLINE service.
Interpreters are provided if you need services in languages other than English.
Family LawLINE hours (Pacific Time)
Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri — 9 am to 3 pm
Wed — 9 am to 2:30 pm
Family LawLINE poster
Poster promotes and describes Family LawLINE, a free phone service available across BC, the kind of help you’ll get from a lawyer, and how to find out if you qualify
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