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'''Clicklaw Wikibooks''' are collaboratively developed, plain language legal publications that are published and kept up-to-date on a wiki, where they can also be printed. More than 50 [[:Category:Contributor_Bio|legal professionals]] and [[:Category:Contributor Organizations|law-related, non-profit organizations]] contribute to the Clicklaw Wikibooks collection. [[Clicklaw Wikibooks|Read more ...]]
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Below are the most recently updated publications. For other titles, see [[Contents|the complete list]].
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                        | title = JP Boyd on Family Law
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                        | description = A practical, in-depth, plain-language manual of family law and divorce law in British Columbia.}}
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                        | title = Societies Act FAQs
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                        | description = From [[Pacific Legal Education and Outreach Society]], for BC non-profits wanting to understand the requirements of the Act and compliance with this legislation.}}
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| title = LSLAP Manual
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| description = From [[Law Students' Legal Advice Program|LSLAP]], the reference manual used by law students giving legal advice in British Columbia. Topics include criminal law, human rights, workers' compensation, and employment law.}}
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| description = From [[Bella Coola Legal Advocacy Program|BCLAP]], basic & accessible legal information for Indigenous people facing legal issues. Topics include the justice systems, children & families, rights & protections, death & taxes, income security, and class actions.}}
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This site is operated by [http://www.courthouselibrary.ca Courthouse Libraries BC] with the assistance of the [[:Category:Clicklaw Wikibooks Advisory Committee|Clicklaw Wikibooks Advisory Committee]]. The site is operated in tandem with the public legal information program <strong>[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca Clicklaw]</strong>.
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* [[JP Boyd on Family Law]] is updated for the Divorce Act as the result of a collaborative effort by [[JP Boyd]] and [[Courthouse Libraries BC]]. Three chapters are currently under development for in-depth content.
* [[Societies Act FAQs]] has been reviewed and updated by [[Pacific Legal Education and Outreach Society]].
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File:mmouat.png|link=Mary Mouat|''[[Mary Mouat|Mary Mouat, KC]]''
File:rbailey.jpg|link=Rhaea Bailey|''[[Rhaea Bailey]]''
File:jpboyd.jpg|link=JP Boyd|''[[JP Boyd|John-Paul Boyd, KC]]''
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File:Peopleslawschoollogo.png|link=People's Law School|''[[People's Law School]]''
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View the full list of contributors: [[:Category:Contributor_Bio|legal professionals]] and [[:Category:Contributor Organizations|law-related, non-profit organizations]]
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A new home for the popular family law help website from BC lawyer JP Boyd.
 
Read about the transition of this resource to a wiki format, timed to coincide with the changes of the new [[Family Law Act]], which replaced the [[Family Relations Act]] on March 18, 2012.
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[[Legal Help for British Columbians]] is a guide for non-legal professionals in BC to learn where to direct clients when legal problems occur. It can also be used directly by those seeking assistance with their legal problem. Covering 40 common legal problems, the Guide outlines first steps to address the problem and suggests options for further information and assistance. Topics covered include [[Family Law|family law]], [[Criminal Law|criminal law]], [[Consumer and Debt|consumer & debt issues]], [[Employment Law|employment issues]], and [[Wills and Estates|wills & estates]].
 
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<blockquote>Acting out of caution and concern for the well being of honest citizens, the government introduced an Act to protect against fraud by dishonest would-be immigrants. An Action could be brought to strike out the laws, but a test case is needed. On a related point, Proof that a Marriage was entered into fraudulently may be grounds for Divorce and a Declaration by the courts that the marriage be deemed Null and Void, Ab Initio. <br />
An Infant may not commence an Action, except with the aid of a guardian ad litem, who may or may not be a Guardian. Pundits warn that Hearsay may soon be expanded to include any testimony by witnesses who use social media.
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What is a Clicklaw Wikibook?

Clicklaw Wikibooks are collaboratively developed, plain language legal publications that are published and kept up-to-date on a wiki, where they can also be printed. More than 50 legal professionals and law-related, non-profit organizations contribute to the Clicklaw Wikibooks collection. Read more ...

Featured Clicklaw Wikibooks

Below are the most recently updated publications. For other titles, see the complete list.

JP Boyd on Family Law thumb image.jpg JP Boyd on Family Law
A practical, in-depth, plain-language manual of family law and divorce law in British Columbia.
Download PDF


Societies Act FAQs thumb image.jpg Societies Act FAQs
From Pacific Legal Education and Outreach Society, for BC non-profits wanting to understand the requirements of the Act and compliance with this legislation.
Download PDF


LSLAP Manual thumb image.jpg LSLAP Manual
From LSLAP, the reference manual used by law students giving legal advice in British Columbia. Topics include criminal law, human rights, workers' compensation, and employment law.
Download PDF


Legal Information for Indigenous People thumb image.jpg Legal Information for Indigenous People
From BCLAP, basic & accessible legal information for Indigenous people facing legal issues. Topics include the justice systems, children & families, rights & protections, death & taxes, income security, and class actions.
Download PDF


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