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==Representing yourself== | ==Representing yourself== | ||
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There is no rule that says that you must have a lawyer represent you in court. Although a court proceeding can be complicated to manage and the rules of court can be confusing, you have the right to represent yourself. | There is no rule that says that you must have a lawyer represent you in court. Although a court proceeding can be complicated to manage and the rules of court can be confusing, you have the right to represent yourself. | ||
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*[[Media:SRL_Bill_of_Rights_and_Responsibilities_-_November_2012_-_JP_Boyd.pdf|The Rights and Responsibilities of the Self-Represented Litigant]] (PDF) | *[[Media:SRL_Bill_of_Rights_and_Responsibilities_-_November_2012_-_JP_Boyd.pdf|The Rights and Responsibilities of the Self-Represented Litigant]] (PDF) | ||
*[https:// | *[https://canlii.ca/t/tcmq Family Law Handbook for Self-Represented Litigants] from the Canadian Judicial Council | ||
*[https:// | *[https://perma.cc/WA4T-DAG6 Guide to Preparing for a Family Court Trial in Provincial Court] from the Provincial Court of BC | ||
*[https:// | *[https://representingyourselfcanada.com/our-srl-resources/ The National Self-Represented Litigants Project resources] | ||
*Legal Aid BC's [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/ Family Law in BC] website | *Legal Aid BC's [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/ Family Law in BC] website | ||