Resources available
Crimes & offences
Representing Yourself in a Criminal Trial
Representing Yourself in a Criminal Trial
Explains what happens when an accused person wants to plead not guilty to a summary offence
Speaking to the Judge Before You’re Sentenced
Speaking to the Judge Before You’re Sentenced
Describes what a convicted person can say to the judge before the judge decides on a sentence
When You’re Told to Have “No Contact”
When You’re Told to Have “No Contact”
Explains what it means when the court makes a no contact order against you
Abuse & family violenceCrimes & offencesLegal system & courts
Debt
Can’t Pay Your Mortgage?
Can’t Pay Your Mortgage?
Explains what homeowners can do when lenders try to take their properties because of missed payments (foreclosure)
Can’t Pay Your Mortgage?
Vous avez du mal à rembourser votre prêt hypothécaire?
Explique ce qu’un propriétaire peut faire si son prêteur hypothécaire tente de reprendre (saisir) sa propriété en raison de paiements non effectués
Consumer and Debt Law
Consumer and Debt Law
A key resource for advocates and other legal professional helping clients with consumer or debt problems.
Families & children
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
How to Become a Child’s Guardian
Comment devenir le tuteur d’un enfant
Explique comment s’adresser au tribunal pour devenir le tuteur d’un enfant
Is That Legal?
هل هذا قانوني؟
كتيب لمساعدة الشباب في الحفاظ على سلامتهم على شبكة الإنترنت عند إستخدام وسائل التواصل الإجتماعي
Is That Legal?
Est-ce légal?
Brochure visant à aider les jeunes à naviguer de manière plus sécuritaire en ligne lorsqu’ils utilisent les les médias sociaux
Is That Legal?
ਕੀ ਇਹ ਲੀਗਲ ਹੈ?
ਔਨਲਾਈਨ ਸੁਰੱਖਿਅਤ ਰਹਿਣ ਵਿਚ ਜਵਾਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਮਦਦ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਕਿਤਾਬਚਾ ਜਦੋਂ ਉਹ ਸੋਸ਼ਲ ਮੀਡੀਆ ਵਰਤ ਰਹੇ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ
Is That Legal?
¿Es Legal Eso?
Folleto de ayuda para que los (las) jóvenes se mantengan seguros(as) en línea al usar medios sociales
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
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
Housing & tenancy
Can’t Pay Your Mortgage?
Can’t Pay Your Mortgage?
Explains what homeowners can do when lenders try to take their properties because of missed payments (foreclosure)
Can’t Pay Your Mortgage?
Vous avez du mal à rembourser votre prêt hypothécaire?
Explique ce qu’un propriétaire peut faire si son prêteur hypothécaire tente de reprendre (saisir) sa propriété en raison de paiements non effectués
Consumer and Debt Law
Consumer and Debt Law
A key resource for advocates and other legal professional helping clients with consumer or debt problems.
Legal help & lawyers
Family Duty Counsel brochure
Family Duty Counsel brochure
An overview of family duty counsel and how to find services.
Family Duty Counsel poster
Family Duty Counsel poster
An overview of family duty counsel and how to find services.
Family LawLINE wallet card
Family LawLINE wallet card
Wallet card 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
If You Can’t Get Legal Aid for Your Child Protection Case
If You Can’t Get Legal Aid for Your Child Protection Case
How to get a court-appointed lawyer for a complicated child protection hearing if you can’t get legal aid but can’t afford a lawyer