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== Legal Aid BC (Family LawLINE) == | == Legal Aid BC (Family LawLINE) == | ||
Telephone: 604-408-2172 | |||
Toll-Free: 1-866-577-2525 | |||
Website: https://lss.bc.ca/legal_aid/FamilyLawLINE | |||
*Free legal advice over the telephone | *Free legal advice over the telephone | ||
*Lawyers give brief "next step" advice | *Lawyers give brief "next step" advice | ||
== Vancouver Justice Access Centre == | == Vancouver Justice Access Centre == | ||
* | Telephone: 604-660-2084 | ||
Toll-Free: 1-800-663-7867 (ask for Justice Access Centre) | |||
Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/about-bcs-justice-system/jac | |||
* Legal information, self-help and other resources; limited legal advice on family law issues (low-income eligibility requirements apply). No legal advice for criminal matters, small claims court forms and filings and personal injury matters. | |||
* Advice on family issues such as separation or divorce, guardianship, child/spousal support, parenting after separation, and protection orders under the ''Family Law Act''. | |||
== Family Justice Centres == | == Family Justice Centres == | ||
Telephone: 1-604-660-2421 (ask for Family Justice Centre) | |||
Toll free: 1-800-663-7867 (ask for Family Justice Centre) | |||
Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/family-justice-centres | |||
*Services to British Columbians going through separation or divorce | *Services to British Columbians going through separation or divorce | ||
*Help families with child custody, access, guardianship and support issues | *Help families with child custody, access, guardianship and support issues | ||
== Family Law in British Columbia == | == Family Law in British Columbia == | ||
Website about family law | Website about family law | ||
== MediateBC (The Family Mediation Program) == | == MediateBC (The Family Mediation Program) == | ||
Affordable mediation services for families | Affordable mediation services for families | ||
== British Columbia Family Maintenance Enforcement Program == | == British Columbia Family Maintenance Enforcement Program == | ||
Monitor and enforce maintenance orders and agreements | Monitor and enforce maintenance orders and agreements | ||
== Ann Davis Transition Society == | == Ann Davis Transition Society == | ||
*Provides shelter and support for abused women and their children | *Provides shelter and support for abused women and their children | ||
*Individual and group counselling for women, children, youth, couples and families | *Individual and group counselling for women, children, youth, couples and families | ||
== North Shore Women's Centre == | == North Shore Women's Centre == | ||
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• Runs a family law clinic which provides information, support, and legal advice about family law issues | • Runs a family law clinic which provides information, support, and legal advice about family law issues | ||
• In North Vancouver | • In North Vancouver | ||
== B.C. Men's Resource Centre == | == B.C. Men's Resource Centre == | ||
Individual, couple and family counselling | Individual, couple and family counselling | ||
== Battered Women’s Support Services == | == Battered Women’s Support Services == | ||
Revision as of 05:59, 22 December 2021
| This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by the Law Students' Legal Advice Program on August 4, 2021. |
Legal Aid BC (Family LawLINE)
Telephone: 604-408-2172 Toll-Free: 1-866-577-2525 Website: https://lss.bc.ca/legal_aid/FamilyLawLINE
- Free legal advice over the telephone
- Lawyers give brief "next step" advice
Vancouver Justice Access Centre
Telephone: 604-660-2084 Toll-Free: 1-800-663-7867 (ask for Justice Access Centre) Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/about-bcs-justice-system/jac
- Legal information, self-help and other resources; limited legal advice on family law issues (low-income eligibility requirements apply). No legal advice for criminal matters, small claims court forms and filings and personal injury matters.
- Advice on family issues such as separation or divorce, guardianship, child/spousal support, parenting after separation, and protection orders under the Family Law Act.
Family Justice Centres
Telephone: 1-604-660-2421 (ask for Family Justice Centre) Toll free: 1-800-663-7867 (ask for Family Justice Centre) Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/family-justice-centres
- Services to British Columbians going through separation or divorce
- Help families with child custody, access, guardianship and support issues
Family Law in British Columbia
Website about family law
MediateBC (The Family Mediation Program)
Affordable mediation services for families
British Columbia Family Maintenance Enforcement Program
Monitor and enforce maintenance orders and agreements
Ann Davis Transition Society
- Provides shelter and support for abused women and their children
- Individual and group counselling for women, children, youth, couples and families
North Shore Women's Centre
• Women's drop-in resource centre • Runs a family law clinic which provides information, support, and legal advice about family law issues • In North Vancouver
B.C. Men's Resource Centre
Individual, couple and family counselling
Battered Women’s Support Services
Telephone: 604-687-1867 Toll-Free: 1-855-687-1868 Website: bwss.org
• Summary advice, workshops, and advocacy in family, immigration, refugee, and criminal law
• Court form preparation clinic for drafting supreme court forms for family law proceedings
• Offers counselling, support, information, and other resources
BC Pro Bono Collaborative Roster Society
Website: [[1]]
• Service for low-income families going through separation/divorce who do not have lawyers • Collaborative team works with both parties in a divorce to come to a satisfactory settlement
Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre
Telephone 604-681-8480 Website: dewc.ca
• Safe space for women and children in the Downtown Eastside • Advocacy in welfare, tenancy, housing applications, and family law, including providing referrals
Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Telephone: 604-731-4951 Website: fsgv.ca
• Family law information, counselling, and support services
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Line
Telephone: 604-558-4740 Toll-free: 1-855-474-9777 Website: Website: https://www.parentsupportbc.ca/grandparents-raising-grandchildren/
• Phone line staffed by advocates trained in advocacy, social work, family law, and government services related to kinship caregiving
Representative for Children and Youth
Telephone (youth): 1-800-476-3933 Children’s Help Line: 310-1234 Website: rcybc.ca
• Assists children and youth understand their rights and advocates on their behalf
RISE Women’s Legal Centre
Telephone: 236-317-9000 Website: womenslegalcentre.ca
• Provides legal services to women in family law and immigration applications for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds
• Provides summary advice, court preparation, and legal representation
Sources Legal Resource Center
Telephone: 778-565-3638 Website: sourcesbc.ca/our-services/legal-resource-centre
• Legal information, resources, and advice with family law issues • Wide variety of counselling and support services
Society for Children and Youth
Telephone: 778-657-5544 Toll-Free: 1-877-462-0037 Website: www.scyofbc.org Email: cylc@scyofbc.org
• Can provide free legal advice to children and youth on family law issues and more
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