Difference between revisions of "Children and Families (Legal Information for Indigenous People)"
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When considering the best interests of Indigenous children, the courts may also consider the child’s heritage, traditions and culture. Also, the courts may look at someone’s Indigenous heritage or life circumstances when they are making decisions about legal issues such as guardianship, parenting arrangements and contact with a child. | When considering the best interests of Indigenous children, the courts may also consider the child’s heritage, traditions and culture. Also, the courts may look at someone’s Indigenous heritage or life circumstances when they are making decisions about legal issues such as guardianship, parenting arrangements and contact with a child. | ||
=== Legal Aid BC resources === | |||
* See Family Duty Counsels at Court locations for advice https://legalaid.bc.ca/legal_aid/familyDutyCounsel | * See Family Duty Counsels at Court locations for advice https://legalaid.bc.ca/legal_aid/familyDutyCounsel | ||
* Apply for Legal Aid for urgent family matters 1-866-577-2525 | * Apply for Legal Aid for urgent family matters 1-866-577-2525 | ||
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* Read the family law guide “Living Together or Living Apart” @ https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/living-together-or-living-apart | * Read the family law guide “Living Together or Living Apart” @ https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/living-together-or-living-apart | ||
=== Child support issues === | |||
Parents and guardians have a legal duty to financially support their children. Even though it is paid to one parent, child support is the legal right of the child. | Parents and guardians have a legal duty to financially support their children. Even though it is paid to one parent, child support is the legal right of the child. | ||
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* Courts can order that a spouse or common-law partner be excluded from the family home on an urgent basis through Exclusive Occupation Orders. | * Courts can order that a spouse or common-law partner be excluded from the family home on an urgent basis through Exclusive Occupation Orders. | ||
For more information | For more information: | ||
https://nalma.ca/matrimonial-real-property/resources-for-individual-rights | * 1-877-234-9813 | ||
* https://nalma.ca/matrimonial-real-property/resources-for-individual-rights | |||