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:[[Introduction to Legal Help for British Columbians]]
;Getting Started
;Getting Started
:[[Know any good lawyers?]]
:[[Know Any Good Lawyers?]]
;Part 1: Common Legal Problems
;Part 1: Common Legal Problems
;Complaints about Police and Other Authorities
;Complaints of Abuse by Authorities
:[[Complaints about Police and Other Authorities]]
:[[Complaints about Police and Other Authorities]]
:[[I was harassed or assaulted by the police]]
:[[I Was Harassed or Assaulted by the Police]]
:[[A provincial government worker was abusive to me]]
:[[A Provincial Government Worker Was Abusive to Me]]
:[[A federal government worker was abusive to me]]
:[[A Federal Government Worker Was Abusive to Me]]
:[[I was abused in a Residential School]]
:[[I Was Abused in a Residential School]]
;Consumer and Debt
;Consumer and Debt
:[[Consumer and Debt Problems]]
:[[Consumer and Debt Problems]]
:[[I don't have enough money to pay my debts]]
:[[I Don't Have Enough Money to Pay My Debts]]
:[[The bank is threatening foreclosure on my home]]
:[[The Bank Is Threatening Foreclosure on My Home]]
:[[A debt collector is harassing me]]
:[[A Debt Collector Is Harassing Me]]
:[[I bought a product from a door-to-door salesperson and no longer want it]]
:[[I Bought a Product from a Door-to-Door Salesperson and No Longer Want It]]
:[[My car broke down and the dealer won’t fix it]]
:[[My Car Broke Down and the Dealer Won't Fix It]]
:[[I Want to Get out of My Cellphone Contract]]
;Criminal Law
;Criminal Law
:[[Criminal Law Problems]]
:[[Criminal Law Problems]]
:[[I've been charged with a criminal (or youth) offence and have to go to court]]
:[[I've Been Charged with a Criminal (or Youth) Offence and Have to Go to Court]]
:[[I've been accused of a criminal offence and have been offered "diversion", "restorative justice" or "alternative measures"]]
:[[I've Been Accused of a Criminal Offence and Have Been Offered "Diversion", "Restorative Justice" or "Alternative Measures"|I Have Been Offered "Diversion", "Restorative Justice" or "Alternative Measures"]]
:[[I've been charged with a criminal (or youth) offence and want to change my release conditions so I can have contact with my spouse or children]]
:[[I've Been Charged with a Criminal (or Youth) Offence and Want to Change My Release Conditions so I Can Have Contact with My Spouse or Children| I Want to Change My Release Conditions so I Can Have Contact with My Spouse or Children]]
:[[I've been charged with a criminal (or youth) offence out-of-town and want to move the case closer to home]]
:[[I've Been Charged with a Criminal (or Youth) Offence out-of-Town and Want to Move the Case Closer to Home|I Was Charged out-of-Town and Want to Move the Case Closer to Home]]
:[[I have a criminal record and want to get a pardon (or record suspension)]]
:[[I Want to Have My Criminal Record Removed]]
:[[I Want My Criminal Case to Be Dealt with in First Nations Court]]
;Employment Law
;Employment Law
:[[Employment Law Problems]]
:[[Employment Law Problems]]
:[[My employer isn't paying my wages]]
:[[My Employer Isn't Paying My Wages]]
:[[I have been dismissed (fired) without just cause]]
:[[I Have Been Dismissed (Fired) without Just Cause]]
:[[I've been turned down for Employment Insurance benefits]]
:[[I've Been Turned Down for Employment Insurance Benefits]]
:[[I've been cut off workers' compensation benefits]]
:[[I've Been Cut off Workers' Compensation Benefits]]
;Family Law
;Family Law
:[[Family Law Problems]]
:[[Family Law Problems]]
:[[I have a family problem and I want to resolve it out of court]]
:[[I Have a Family Problem and I Want to Resolve It out of Court]]
:[[I just separated from the other parent of my children]]
:[[I Just Separated from the Other Parent of My Children]]
:[[My partner is abusing me and my kids]]
:[[My Partner Is Abusing Me and My Kids]]
:[[My ex is not paying child support]]
:[[My Ex Is Not Paying Child Support]]
:[[I am having challenges with my children and don't want the Ministry to remove them]]
:[[I Am Having Challenges with My Children and Don't Want the Ministry to Remove Them]]
:[[The Ministry has taken my kids]]
:[[The Ministry Has Taken My Kids]]
;Housing
;Housing
:[[Housing Problems]]
:[[Housing Problems]]
:[[My landlord wants to evict me]]
:[[My Landlord Wants to Enter My Unit without My Permission]]
:[[My Landlord Wants to Evict Me]]
:[[My Landlord Wants to Keep My Deposit]]
;Human Rights
;Human Rights
:[[Human Rights Problems]]
:[[Human Rights Problems]]
:[[I am being discriminated against or sexually harassed]]
:[[I Am Being Discriminated against or Sexually Harassed]]
;Immigration Law
;Immigration Law
:[[Immigration Law Problems]]
:[[Immigration Law Problems]]
:[[I want to claim refugee status in Canada]]
:[[I Want to Claim Refugee Status in Canada]]
:[[I'm a permanent resident and have been charged with a criminal offence]]
:[[I'm a Permanent Resident and Have Been Charged with a Criminal Offence]]
:[[My husband sponsored me and we have now separated]]
:[[My Husband Sponsored Me and We Have Now Separated]]
;Mental Health
;Mental Health
:[[Mental Health Law Problems]]
:[[Mental Health Law Problems]]
:[[A relative has been held against their will in a mental health facility]]
:[[A Relative Has Been Held against Their Will in a Mental Health Facility]]
;Personal Planning
:[[Personal Planning Problems]]
:[[I Want to Get My Affairs in Order in Case I Become Incapable]]
:[[I Want to Help a Friend or Relative Manage Their Affairs]]
;Suing and Being Sued
;Suing and Being Sued
:[[Suing and Being Sued]]
:[[Suing and Being Sued]]
:[[I am being sued—what should I expect?]]
:[[I Am Being Sued — What Should I Expect?]]
:[[I need to take someone to court—what's the process?]]
:[[I Need to Take Someone to Court — What's the Process?]]
;Welfare and Disability
;Welfare and Disability
:[[Welfare and Disability Problems]]
:[[Welfare and Disability Problems]]
:[[I have no money for food or shelter]]
:[[I Have No Money for Food or Shelter]]
:[[I have been denied or cut off welfare]]
:[[I Have Been Denied or Cut off Welfare]]
:[[I need to apply for disability benefits]]
:[[I Need to Apply for Disability Benefits]]
:[[I'm being investigated by the welfare Ministry]]
:[[I'm Being Investigated by the Welfare Ministry]]
;Wills and Estates
;Wills and Estates
:[[Wills and Estates Problems]]
:[[Wills and Estates Problems]]
:[[I want to write a will]]
:[[I Want to Write a Will]]
:[[I am the executor or administrator of an estate]]
:[[I Am the Executor or Administrator of an Estate]]
:[[I want to help a friend or relative manage their affairs]]
;Part 2: Legal Resource List
;Part 2: Legal Resource List
:[[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians]]
:[[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians]]
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:[[Legal Help Guide Contributors]]


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Legal Help for British Columbians

A guide to help non-legal professionals make legal referrals for their clients

Introduction to Legal Help for British Columbians
Getting Started
Know Any Good Lawyers?
Part 1
Common Legal Problems
Complaints of Abuse by Authorities
Complaints about Police and Other Authorities
I Was Harassed or Assaulted by the Police
A Provincial Government Worker Was Abusive to Me
A Federal Government Worker Was Abusive to Me
I Was Abused in a Residential School
Consumer and Debt
Consumer and Debt Problems
I Don't Have Enough Money to Pay My Debts
The Bank Is Threatening Foreclosure on My Home
A Debt Collector Is Harassing Me
I Bought a Product from a Door-to-Door Salesperson and No Longer Want It
My Car Broke Down and the Dealer Won't Fix It
I Want to Get out of My Cellphone Contract
Criminal Law
Criminal Law Problems
I've Been Charged with a Criminal (or Youth) Offence and Have to Go to Court
I Have Been Offered "Diversion", "Restorative Justice" or "Alternative Measures"
I Want to Change My Release Conditions so I Can Have Contact with My Spouse or Children
I Was Charged out-of-Town and Want to Move the Case Closer to Home
I Want to Have My Criminal Record Removed
I Want My Criminal Case to Be Dealt with in First Nations Court
Employment Law
Employment Law Problems
My Employer Isn't Paying My Wages
I Have Been Dismissed (Fired) without Just Cause
I've Been Turned Down for Employment Insurance Benefits
I've Been Cut off Workers' Compensation Benefits
Family Law
Family Law Problems
I Have a Family Problem and I Want to Resolve It out of Court
I Just Separated from the Other Parent of My Children
My Partner Is Abusing Me and My Kids
My Ex Is Not Paying Child Support
I Am Having Challenges with My Children and Don't Want the Ministry to Remove Them
The Ministry Has Taken My Kids
Housing
Housing Problems
My Landlord Wants to Enter My Unit without My Permission
My Landlord Wants to Evict Me
My Landlord Wants to Keep My Deposit
Human Rights
Human Rights Problems
I Am Being Discriminated against or Sexually Harassed
Immigration Law
Immigration Law Problems
I Want to Claim Refugee Status in Canada
I'm a Permanent Resident and Have Been Charged with a Criminal Offence
My Husband Sponsored Me and We Have Now Separated
Mental Health
Mental Health Law Problems
A Relative Has Been Held against Their Will in a Mental Health Facility
Personal Planning
Personal Planning Problems
I Want to Get My Affairs in Order in Case I Become Incapable
I Want to Help a Friend or Relative Manage Their Affairs
Suing and Being Sued
Suing and Being Sued
I Am Being Sued — What Should I Expect?
I Need to Take Someone to Court — What's the Process?
Welfare and Disability
Welfare and Disability Problems
I Have No Money for Food or Shelter
I Have Been Denied or Cut off Welfare
I Need to Apply for Disability Benefits
I'm Being Investigated by the Welfare Ministry
Wills and Estates
Wills and Estates Problems
I Want to Write a Will
I Am the Executor or Administrator of an Estate
Part 2
Legal Resource List
Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians
Duty Counsel
Legal Aid Representation
Private Bar Lawyers
Part 3
Preparing for Your Interview
Preparing for Your Interview
About
Legal Help Guide Contributors