Children and Families (Legal Information for Indigenous People) - Revision history

Desy Wahyuni at 22:37, 14 March 2023

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	* Free legal representation for child welfare matters.		* Free legal representation for child welfare matters.
	* Call a Legal Advocate for help with applications.		* Call a Legal Advocate for help with applications.
	* Legal Aid BC has published several resources such as “Parents Rights, Kids Rights,” “Keeping Aboriginal Kids Safe,” etc. https://legalaid.bc.ca/publications		* Legal Aid BC has published several resources such as “Parents Rights, Kids Rights,” “Keeping Aboriginal Kids Safe,” etc. [https://legalaid.bc.ca/publications legalaid.bc.ca]
	* '''Wrapping Our Ways Around Them''' is a resource that empowers Indigenous Nations and community involvement in caring for Indigenous children. It provides advice to lawyers, judges, children, families, community members and social work teams. https://legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub/wrapping-our-ways-around-them		* '''Wrapping Our Ways Around Them''' is a resource that empowers Indigenous Nations and community involvement in caring for Indigenous children. It provides advice to lawyers, judges, children, families, community members and social work teams. [https://legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub/wrapping-our-ways-around-them legalaid.bc.ca]

	==== Virtual Indigenous Justice Centre ====		==== Virtual Indigenous Justice Centre ====
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	* Contact a Legal Advocate before making an application		* Contact a Legal Advocate before making an application

	Visit http://www.jordansprinciplehubbc.ca for more info		Visit [http://www.jordansprinciplehubbc.ca jordansprinciplehubbc.ca] for more info

	== Rights of child ==		== Rights of child ==
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	=== Legal Aid BC resources ===		=== Legal Aid BC resources ===
	* See Family Duty Counsels at Court locations for advice https://legalaid.bc.ca/legal_aid/familyDutyCounsel		* See Family Duty Counsels at Court locations for advice [https://legalaid.bc.ca/legal_aid/familyDutyCounsel legalaid.bc.ca]
	* Apply for Legal Aid for urgent family matters 1-866-577-2525		* Apply for Legal Aid for urgent family matters 1-866-577-2525
	* Speak with a family lawyer about your situation for free 1-866-577-2525		* Speak with a family lawyer about your situation for free 1-866-577-2525
	* Read the family law guide “Living Together or Living Apart” @ https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/living-together-or-living-apart		* Read the family law guide “Living Together or Living Apart” at [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/living-together-or-living-apart family.legalaid.bc.ca]

	=== Child support issues ===		=== Child support issues ===
	Parents and guardians have a legal duty to financially support their children. Even though it is paid to one parent, child support is the legal right of the child.		Parents and guardians have a legal duty to financially support their children. Even though it is paid to one parent, child support is the legal right of the child.

	If you have a child support order and the other parent is not paying, you can register with the BC Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP) to help enforce the support order 1-800-663-3933 or http://www.fmep.gov.bc.ca.		If you have a child support order and the other parent is not paying, you can register with the BC Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP) to help enforce the support order 1-800-663-3933 or [http://www.fmep.gov.bc.ca fmep.gov.bc.ca].

	On the other hand, if you have not been paying the support you have been ordered to pay, it is important to get help to address your debt and discuss applying for a support order that accurately reflects your current income. Call a Legal Advocate for help. See [[Income_Security_(Legal_Information_for_Indigenous_People)\|Income Security]] for more about Debt Issues.		On the other hand, if you have not been paying the support you have been ordered to pay, it is important to get help to address your debt and discuss applying for a support order that accurately reflects your current income. Call a Legal Advocate for help. See [[Income_Security_(Legal_Information_for_Indigenous_People)\|Income Security]] for more about Debt Issues.
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	** Fees can be waived for low income spouses		** Fees can be waived for low income spouses

	If there is '''no money or property''' in dispute, you can get an “uncontested divorce”. Legal Advocates can help.~~<BR>~~		If there is '''no money or property''' in dispute, you can get an “uncontested divorce”. Legal Advocates can help. Find one near you:
	Find one near you:		[http://www.povnet.org/find-an-advocate povnet.org]
	http://www.povnet.org/find-an-advocate
			If you have '''minor children''', you can call a Family Law Advocate for help with an uncontested divorce.

	~~If you have '''minor children''', you can call a Family Law Advocate for help with an uncontested divorce.<BR>~~
	For Bella Coola and Anahim Lake:		For Bella Coola and Anahim Lake:
	* Call Williams Lake: 250-392-4118		* Call Williams Lake: 250-392-4118
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	* Call Port Alberni: 250-723-8281 ext223		* Call Port Alberni: 250-723-8281 ext223
	For elsewhere in BC:		For elsewhere in BC:
	* http://www.lawfoundationbc.org/public-resources/contact-list		* [http://www.lawfoundationbc.org/public-resources/contact-list lawfoundationbc.org]

	=== Family Homes on Reserve and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act (FHRMIRA or Bill S-2) ===		=== Family Homes on Reserve and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act (FHRMIRA or Bill S-2) ===
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	For more information:		For more information:
	* 1-877-234-9813		* 1-877-234-9813
	* https://nalma.ca/matrimonial-real-property/resources-for-individual-rights		* [https://nalma.ca/matrimonial-real-property/resources-for-individual-rights nalma.ca]


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Desy Wahyuni at 22:01, 13 March 2023

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	* 1-877-234-9813		* 1-877-234-9813
	* https://nalma.ca/matrimonial-real-property/resources-for-individual-rights		* https://nalma.ca/matrimonial-real-property/resources-for-individual-rights


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Desy Wahyuni at 22:00, 13 March 2023

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	== Child protection laws ==		== Child protection laws ==
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	* 1-877-234-9813		* 1-877-234-9813
	* https://nalma.ca/matrimonial-real-property/resources-for-individual-rights		* https://nalma.ca/matrimonial-real-property/resources-for-individual-rights

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Desy Wahyuni: /* Family law */

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Family law

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	When considering the best interests of Indigenous children, the courts may also consider the child’s heritage, traditions and culture. Also, the courts may look at someone’s Indigenous heritage or life circumstances when they are making decisions about legal issues such as guardianship, parenting arrangements and contact with a child.		When considering the best interests of Indigenous children, the courts may also consider the child’s heritage, traditions and culture. Also, the courts may look at someone’s Indigenous heritage or life circumstances when they are making decisions about legal issues such as guardianship, parenting arrangements and contact with a child.

	==== Legal Aid BC resources ====		=== Legal Aid BC resources ===
	* See Family Duty Counsels at Court locations for advice https://legalaid.bc.ca/legal_aid/familyDutyCounsel		* See Family Duty Counsels at Court locations for advice https://legalaid.bc.ca/legal_aid/familyDutyCounsel
	* Apply for Legal Aid for urgent family matters 1-866-577-2525		* Apply for Legal Aid for urgent family matters 1-866-577-2525
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	* Read the family law guide “Living Together or Living Apart” @ https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/living-together-or-living-apart		* Read the family law guide “Living Together or Living Apart” @ https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/living-together-or-living-apart

	==== Child support issues ====		=== Child support issues ===
	Parents and guardians have a legal duty to financially support their children. Even though it is paid to one parent, child support is the legal right of the child.		Parents and guardians have a legal duty to financially support their children. Even though it is paid to one parent, child support is the legal right of the child.

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	* Courts can order that a spouse or common-law partner be excluded from the family home on an urgent basis through Exclusive Occupation Orders.		* Courts can order that a spouse or common-law partner be excluded from the family home on an urgent basis through Exclusive Occupation Orders.

	For more information ~~call~~ 1-877-234-9813~~.<BR>~~		For more information:
	https://nalma.ca/matrimonial-real-property/resources-for-individual-rights		* 1-877-234-9813
			* https://nalma.ca/matrimonial-real-property/resources-for-individual-rights

Desy Wahyuni: /* Rights of child */

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Rights of child

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	==== Child Youth Legal Center ====		==== Child Youth Legal Center ====
	~~Telephone: 1-877-462-0037~~
	The '''Child Youth Legal Center''' can provide legal help for young people who are experiencing problems relating to family law and child protection. They can also help find legal representation for children.		The '''Child Youth Legal Center''' can provide legal help for young people who are experiencing problems relating to family law and child protection. They can also help find legal representation for children.

			Call: 1-877-462-0037

	==== Legal rights of a child ====		==== Legal rights of a child ====

Desy Wahyuni: /* Jordan's Principle */

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Jordan's Principle

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	Jordan’s Principle is a legal rule that ensures that all Indigenous children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Funding can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs, including the unique needs that Indigenous Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA children and youth and those with disabilities may have.		Jordan’s Principle is a legal rule that ensures that all Indigenous children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Funding can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs, including the unique needs that Indigenous Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA children and youth and those with disabilities may have.

	~~'''~~Criteria for access~~:'''~~		=== Criteria for access ===

	The child must be under 19 years old, a permanent resident of “Canada,” and meet one of the following criteria:		The child must be under 19 years old, a permanent resident of “Canada,” and meet one of the following criteria:

Desy Wahyuni: /* Jordan's Principle */

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Jordan's Principle

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	Jordan’s Principle is a legal rule that ensures that all Indigenous children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Funding can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs, including the unique needs that Indigenous Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA children and youth and those with disabilities may have.		Jordan’s Principle is a legal rule that ensures that all Indigenous children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Funding can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs, including the unique needs that Indigenous Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA children and youth and those with disabilities may have.

	'''Criteria for access:'''~~<BR>~~		'''Criteria for access:'''

	The child must be under 19 years old, a permanent resident of “Canada,” and meet one of the following criteria:		The child must be under 19 years old, a permanent resident of “Canada,” and meet one of the following criteria:
	* Registered or eligible to be registered under the ''Indian Act'', or		* Registered or eligible to be registered under the ''Indian Act'', or

Desy Wahyuni: /* Semi-Delegated Aboriginal Agencies in the region: */

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Semi-Delegated Aboriginal Agencies in the region:

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	Telephone: 1-250-799-5395 (Bella Coola)		Telephone: 1-250-799-5395 (Bella Coola)

	==== Semi-~~Delegated~~ Aboriginal ~~Agencies~~ in the region: ====		==== Semi-delegated Aboriginal agencies in the region: ====

	* '''Heiltsuk Kaxla Society'''		* '''Heiltsuk Kaxla Society'''

Desy Wahyuni: /* Child Support Issues */

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Child Support Issues

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	* Read the family law guide “Living Together or Living Apart” @ https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/living-together-or-living-apart		* Read the family law guide “Living Together or Living Apart” @ https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/living-together-or-living-apart

	==== Child ~~Support Issues~~ ====		==== Child support issues ====
	Parents and guardians have a legal duty to financially support their children. Even though it is paid to one parent, child support is the legal right of the child.		Parents and guardians have a legal duty to financially support their children. Even though it is paid to one parent, child support is the legal right of the child.

Clicklaw Editor: /* Legal Aid BC resources: */

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Legal Aid BC resources:

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	When considering the best interests of Indigenous children, the courts may also consider the child’s heritage, traditions and culture. Also, the courts may look at someone’s Indigenous heritage or life circumstances when they are making decisions about legal issues such as guardianship, parenting arrangements and contact with a child.		When considering the best interests of Indigenous children, the courts may also consider the child’s heritage, traditions and culture. Also, the courts may look at someone’s Indigenous heritage or life circumstances when they are making decisions about legal issues such as guardianship, parenting arrangements and contact with a child.

	==== Legal Aid BC resources: ====		==== Legal Aid BC resources ====
	* See Family Duty Counsels at Court locations for advice https://legalaid.bc.ca/legal_aid/familyDutyCounsel		* See Family Duty Counsels at Court locations for advice https://legalaid.bc.ca/legal_aid/familyDutyCounsel
	* Apply for Legal Aid for urgent family matters 1-866-577-2525		* Apply for Legal Aid for urgent family matters 1-866-577-2525