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Under BC law, a child born outside of marriage is treated the same as a child born to married parents. However, there are some implications for parents and other practical considerations for parents who have children born outside of marriage. | Under BC law, a child born outside of marriage is treated the same as a child born to married parents. However, there are some implications for parents and other practical considerations for parents who have children born outside of marriage. | ||
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==What you should know== | |||
===The legal status of a child born outside of marriage=== | |||
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Under the [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/stat/sbc-2011-c-25/latest/sbc-2011-c-25.html#Part_1_Interpretation_787 BC ''Family Law Act''], a child is a person under 19 years old. There’s no difference in the legal status of a child born to someone who is married and a child born to someone who is not married. | Under the [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/stat/sbc-2011-c-25/latest/sbc-2011-c-25.html#Part_1_Interpretation_787 BC ''Family Law Act''], a child is a person under 19 years old. There’s no difference in the legal status of a child born to someone who is married and a child born to someone who is not married. | ||
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===Free and low-cost legal help=== | ===Free and low-cost legal help=== | ||
Family justice counsellors | '''Family justice counsellors''' in Family Justice Centres and Justice Access Centres throughout BC can help you with guardianship, parenting, child support, and related issues. Their services are free. | ||
* Call 1-844-747-3963 | |||
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* [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] | ||
