Provincial (Family) Court - Revision history

Elena Renderos: /* With your case */

2024-10-14T19:28:32Z

With your case

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	===With your case===		===With your case===
	To make an appointment with a family justice counsellor, contact the nearest ~~'''~~Family Justice Centre~~''' by calling Service BC.~~		To make an appointment with a '''family justice counsellor''', contact the nearest Family Justice Centre or Justice Access Centre:
			* Call 1-844-747-3963
	:Call 1-~~800-663~~-~~7867 (toll~~-~~free)~~		* [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/family-justice-counsellors Visit website]
	:[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/family-justice-counsellors Visit website]

	Unbundling allows you to hire a lawyer for specific parts of your case or to coach you through the court process. '''Unbundled Legal Services''' lists family lawyers who offer these services.		Unbundling allows you to hire a lawyer for specific parts of your case or to coach you through the court process. '''Unbundled Legal Services''' lists family lawyers who offer these services.

Drew Jackson at 23:03, 6 November 2023

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	{{REVIEWEDPLS \| reviewer = [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/about/team/ People's Law School]~~, People's Law School~~ \|date= January 2022}} {{Dial-A-Law TOC\|expanded = disputes}}		{{REVIEWEDPLS \| reviewer = [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/about/team/ People's Law School] \|date= January 2022}} {{Dial-A-Law TOC\|expanded = disputes}}
	If you’re dealing with a family law issue, you may end up in Provincial Court (often called '''Family Court'''). There are advantages to using this court instead of BC Supreme Court. Learn what’s involved at each stage.		If you’re dealing with a family law issue, you may end up in Provincial Court (often called '''Family Court'''). There are advantages to using this court instead of BC Supreme Court. Learn what’s involved at each stage.

Drew Jackson at 23:03, 6 November 2023

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	{{REVIEWEDPLS \| reviewer = [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/about/team/ People's ~~team~~], People's Law School \|date= January 2022}} {{Dial-A-Law TOC\|expanded = disputes}}		{{REVIEWEDPLS \| reviewer = [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/about/team/ People's Law School], People's Law School \|date= January 2022}} {{Dial-A-Law TOC\|expanded = disputes}}
	If you’re dealing with a family law issue, you may end up in Provincial Court (often called '''Family Court'''). There are advantages to using this court instead of BC Supreme Court. Learn what’s involved at each stage.		If you’re dealing with a family law issue, you may end up in Provincial Court (often called '''Family Court'''). There are advantages to using this court instead of BC Supreme Court. Learn what’s involved at each stage.

Elena Renderos: /* Who can help */

2023-09-30T07:14:22Z

Who can help

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	For options for '''legal advice''', see our information on [https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/free-and-low-cost-legal-help/ free and low-cost legal help]. It explains options such as legal aid, pro bono services, legal clinics, and advocates.		For options for '''legal advice''', see our information on [https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/free-and-low-cost-legal-help/ free and low-cost legal help]. It explains options such as legal aid, pro bono services, legal clinics, and advocates.


	===With more information===		===With more information===

Elena Renderos: /* Common questions */

2023-09-30T07:14:04Z

Common questions

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	You '''don’t''' have to have a lawyer when you go to court. Over a third of people bringing a case in Family Court represent themselves. The rules in Family Court are simpler than in Supreme Court and the atmosphere is more informal.		You '''don’t''' have to have a lawyer when you go to court. Over a third of people bringing a case in Family Court represent themselves. The rules in Family Court are simpler than in Supreme Court and the atmosphere is more informal.

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	\|align="left"\|'''Consider getting legal advice or unbundling'''		\|align="left"\|'''Consider getting legal advice or unbundling'''
	If you’re planning to represent yourself in Family Court, consider getting legal advice about your case beforehand. Or you could explore hiring an “unbundled lawyer” to help coach you or help with part of your case. To find a lawyer who offers unbundled services, see [https://unbundlinglaw.peopleslawschool.ca/ unbundlinglaw.ca].		If you’re planning to represent yourself in Family Court, consider getting legal advice about your case beforehand. Or you could explore hiring an “unbundled lawyer” to help coach you or help with part of your case. To find a lawyer who offers unbundled services, see [https://unbundlinglaw.peopleslawschool.ca/ unbundlinglaw.ca].

Elena Renderos: /* Your first court appearance */

2023-09-30T07:12:16Z

Your first court appearance

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	If a hearing is needed, the judge can make '''case management orders''' about timing, witnesses, documents, and other evidence to make sure the trial is conducted efficiently.		If a hearing is needed, the judge can make '''case management orders''' about timing, witnesses, documents, and other evidence to make sure the trial is conducted efficiently.

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	\|align="left"\|'''Preparing for a family management conference'''		\|align="left"\|'''Preparing for a family management conference'''
	The Provincial Court explains [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/enews/enews-11-05-2021 what to expect at a family management conference], and Legal Aid BC has more on [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/if-you-have-go-court/fcc-provincial-court how to prepare for one].		The Provincial Court explains [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/enews/enews-11-05-2021 what to expect at a family management conference], and Legal Aid BC has more on [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/if-you-have-go-court/fcc-provincial-court how to prepare for one].

Elena Renderos at 07:09, 30 September 2023

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Elena Renderos at 21:42, 9 June 2021

2021-06-09T21:42:44Z

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	{{REVIEWEDPLS \| reviewer = [http://bhmlawyers.ca/team-2/samantha-rapoport/ Samantha Rapoport], Brown Henderson Melbye \|date= ~~May 2021~~}} {{Dial-A-Law TOC\|expanded = disputes}}		{{REVIEWEDPLS \| reviewer = [http://bhmlawyers.ca/team-2/samantha-rapoport/ Samantha Rapoport], Brown Henderson Melbye \|date= March 2020}} {{Dial-A-Law TOC\|expanded = disputes}}
	If you’re dealing with a family law issue, you may end up in Provincial Court (often called '''Family Court'''). There are advantages to using this court instead of BC Supreme Court. Learn what’s involved at each stage.		If you’re dealing with a family law issue, you may end up in Provincial Court (often called '''Family Court'''). There are advantages to using this court instead of BC Supreme Court. Learn what’s involved at each stage.

Elena Renderos: /* What if my case started before the new court rules came into effect? */

2021-06-09T21:39:02Z

What if my case started before the new court rules came into effect?

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	===What if my case started before the new court rules came into effect?===		===What if my case started before the new court rules came into effect?===
	New Provincial Court Family Rules came into effect on May 17, 2021. If a family law case you’re involved in started before that, the new rules apply and the [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/documents-forms-records/court-forms/prov-family-forms new court forms] (with a couple of short-term exceptions) must be used.		[https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/120_2020 New Provincial Court Family Rules] came into effect on May 17, 2021. If a family law case you’re involved in started before that, the new rules apply and the [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/documents-forms-records/court-forms/prov-family-forms new court forms] (with a couple of short-term exceptions) must be used.

	==Who can help==		==Who can help==

Elena Renderos: /* Your first court appearance */

2021-06-09T21:38:17Z

Your first court appearance

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	If a hearing is needed, the judge can make '''case management orders''' about timing, witnesses, documents, and other evidence to make sure the trial is conducted efficiently.		If a hearing is needed, the judge can make '''case management orders''' about timing, witnesses, documents, and other evidence to make sure the trial is conducted efficiently.
	~~Preparing for a family management conference~~

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