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All About Mediation Infographic poster
All About Mediation Infographic poster
A MyLawBC infographic poster that explains what mediation is, why you might want to use it to solve your differences instead of going to court, and where to find a mediator
Coping with Separation during COVID-19
Coping with Separation during COVID-19
Describes the emotional stages of separating from your spouse during the pandemic and suggests ways you and your children can cope
Coping with Separation Handbook
Coping with Separation Handbook
Explains the emotional stages of separating from your spouse and suggests ways you and your children can cope
Family Law in BC: Quick Reference Tool
Family Law in BC: Quick Reference Tool
Introduces the basics of family law, and provides easy-to-understand information and visuals to point readers towards further resources about making agreements, and dealing with children and money issues
Family Law in BC: Quick Reference Tool
Le droit de la famille en C.-B.: Outil de consultation rapide
This set of postcards introduces the reader to the basics of family law. Each card covers one legal aspect of separation, such as: which laws apply, how couples can reach agreements, and how to deal with issues involving children and money.The easy-to-understand information and visuals point readers toward next steps and further resources. Note that the translations have not yet been updated to match the current English version.
Family Law in BC: Quick Reference Tool
ਬੀ ਸੀ ਵਿਚ ਫੈਮਿਲੀ ਲਾਅ
This set of postcards introduces the reader to the basics of family law. Each card covers one legal aspect of separation, such as: which laws apply, how couples can reach agreements, and how to deal with issues involving children and money.The easy-to-understand information and visuals point readers toward next steps and further resources. Note that the translations have not yet been updated to match the current English version.
Family Law in BC: Quick Reference Tool
La Ley Familiar en Colombia Británica
This set of postcards introduces the reader to the basics of family law. Each card covers one legal aspect of separation, such as: which laws apply, how couples can reach agreements, and how to deal with issues involving children and money.The easy-to-understand information and visuals point readers toward next steps and further resources. Note that the translations have not yet been updated to match the current English version.
Family Law in BC: Quick Reference Tool
卑詩省家庭法
This set of postcards introduces the reader to the basics of family law. Each card covers one legal aspect of separation, such as: which laws apply, how couples can reach agreements, and how to deal with issues involving children and money.The easy-to-understand information and visuals point readers toward next steps and further resources. Note that the translations have not yet been updated to match the current English version.
Family Law in BC: Quick Reference Tool
卑诗省家庭法
This set of postcards introduces the reader to the basics of family law. Each card covers one legal aspect of separation, such as: which laws apply, how couples can reach agreements, and how to deal with issues involving children and money.The easy-to-understand information and visuals point readers toward next steps and further resources. Note that the translations have not yet been updated to match the current English version.
Getting Parenting and Support Orders Flow Chart poster
Getting Parenting and Support Orders Flow Chart poster
An overview of the process for getting parenting and support orders in Provincial (Family) Court
How Can We Resolve Our Family Law Issues poster
How Can We Resolve Our Family Law Issues poster
MyLawBC infographic poster that sets out information about how to resolve your family issues with or without going to court
Families & childrenLegal help & lawyersStaying out of courtPromotional materials
How to Become a Child's Guardian
How to Become a Child's Guardian
Explains how to apply to court to become a child's guardian
Keeping Aboriginal Kids Safe
Keeping Aboriginal Kids Safe
Explains the child protection process for Aboriginal children and families
Families & childrenAboriginal peoplesChild protection/removal
Living Together or Living Apart
Living Together or Living Apart
Explains the basics of family law in BC, separation and divorce, and how to work out child and spousal support
Living Together or Living Apart
Vivre ensemble ou séparément
Union de fait, mariage, séparation et divorce Explains the basics of family law in BC. Includes information about:
Living Together or Living Apart
ਇਕੱਠੇ ਰਹਿਣਾ ਜਾਂ ਅਲੱਗ ਰਹਿਣਾ
Common-Law Relationships, Marriage, Separation, and Divorce Explains the basics of family law in BC. Includes information about:
Living Together or Living Apart
Viviendo Juntos o Separados
Relaciones de unión libre, matrimonio, separación y divorcio Explains the basics of family law in BC. Includes information about:
Living Together or Living Apart
共同生活或者分開生活
同居﹑結 婚﹑分居、及 離 婚 Explains the basics of family law in BC. Includes information about:
Living Together or Living Apart
共同生活或者分开生活
同居伴侣关系、婚姻关系、分居和离婚 Explains the basics of family law in BC. Includes information about:
Parents' Rights, Kids' Rights
Parents' Rights, Kids' Rights
Explains what happens if the ministry has concerns about your child's safety or plans to remove your child from your home
Families & childrenAboriginal peoplesChild protection/removal
Separation Agreements
Separation Agreements
Explains the law about fair division of family property or debt when spouses separate, and what to do if you believe your agreement might be unfair
Separation Agreements
Accords de séparation
Votre droit à l’équité Explains the law about the fair division of family property or debt when spouses separate, and what to do if you believe your agreement might be unfair. Provides information about:
Separation Agreements
ਸੈਪਾਰੇਸ਼ਨ ਐਗਰੀਮੈਂਟਸ
Your Right to Fairness Explains the law about the fair division of family property or debt when spouses separate, and what to do if you believe your agreement might be unfair. Provides information about:
Separation Agreements
Acuerdos de Separación
Su Derecho a la Equidad Explains the law about the fair division of family property or debt when spouses separate, and what to do if you believe your agreement might be unfair. Provides information about:
Separation Agreements
Mga Kasunduan sa Paghihiwalay
Ang lyong Karapatan sa Katarungan Explains the law about the fair division of family property or debt when spouses separate, and what to do if you believe your agreement might be unfair. Provides information about: