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* Free legal representation for child welfare matters. | * Free legal representation for child welfare matters. | ||
* Call a Legal Advocate for help with applications. | * Call a Legal Advocate for help with applications. | ||
* Legal Aid BC has published several resources such as “Parents Rights, Kids Rights,” “Keeping Aboriginal Kids Safe,” etc. https://legalaid.bc.ca/publications | * Legal Aid BC has published several resources such as “Parents Rights, Kids Rights,” “Keeping Aboriginal Kids Safe,” etc. [https://legalaid.bc.ca/publications legalaid.bc.ca] | ||
* '''Wrapping Our Ways Around Them''' is a resource that empowers Indigenous Nations and community involvement in caring for Indigenous children. It provides advice to lawyers, judges, children, families, community members and social work teams. https://legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub/wrapping-our-ways-around-them | * '''Wrapping Our Ways Around Them''' is a resource that empowers Indigenous Nations and community involvement in caring for Indigenous children. It provides advice to lawyers, judges, children, families, community members and social work teams. [https://legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub/wrapping-our-ways-around-them legalaid.bc.ca] | ||
==== Virtual Indigenous Justice Centre ==== | ==== Virtual Indigenous Justice Centre ==== | ||
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* Contact a Legal Advocate before making an application | * Contact a Legal Advocate before making an application | ||
Visit http://www.jordansprinciplehubbc.ca for more info | Visit [http://www.jordansprinciplehubbc.ca jordansprinciplehubbc.ca] for more info | ||
== Rights of child == | == Rights of child == | ||
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=== Legal Aid BC resources === | === 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 legalaid.bc.ca] | ||
* Apply for Legal Aid for urgent family matters 1-866-577-2525 | * Apply for Legal Aid for urgent family matters 1-866-577-2525 | ||
* Speak with a family lawyer about your situation for free 1-866-577-2525 | * Speak with a family lawyer about your situation for free 1-866-577-2525 | ||
* Read the family law guide “Living Together or Living Apart” | * Read the family law guide “Living Together or Living Apart” at [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/living-together-or-living-apart family.legalaid.bc.ca] | ||
=== Child support issues === | === 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. | ||
If you have a child support order and the other parent is not paying, you can register with the BC Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP) to help enforce the support order 1-800-663-3933 or http://www.fmep.gov.bc.ca. | If you have a child support order and the other parent is not paying, you can register with the BC Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP) to help enforce the support order 1-800-663-3933 or [http://www.fmep.gov.bc.ca fmep.gov.bc.ca]. | ||
On the other hand, if you have not been paying the support you have been ordered to pay, it is important to get help to address your debt and discuss applying for a support order that accurately reflects your current income. Call a Legal Advocate for help. See [[Income_Security_(Legal_Information_for_Indigenous_People)|Income Security]] for more about Debt Issues. | On the other hand, if you have not been paying the support you have been ordered to pay, it is important to get help to address your debt and discuss applying for a support order that accurately reflects your current income. Call a Legal Advocate for help. See [[Income_Security_(Legal_Information_for_Indigenous_People)|Income Security]] for more about Debt Issues. | ||
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** Fees can be waived for low income spouses | ** Fees can be waived for low income spouses | ||
If there is '''no money or property''' in dispute, you can get an “uncontested divorce”. Legal Advocates can help. | If there is '''no money or property''' in dispute, you can get an “uncontested divorce”. Legal Advocates can help. Find one near you: | ||
Find one near you: | [http://www.povnet.org/find-an-advocate povnet.org] | ||
http://www.povnet.org/find-an-advocate | |||
If you have '''minor children''', you can call a Family Law Advocate for help with an uncontested divorce. | |||
For Bella Coola and Anahim Lake: | For Bella Coola and Anahim Lake: | ||
* Call Williams Lake: 250-392-4118 | * Call Williams Lake: 250-392-4118 | ||
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* Call Port Alberni: 250-723-8281 ext223 | * Call Port Alberni: 250-723-8281 ext223 | ||
For elsewhere in BC: | For elsewhere in BC: | ||
* http://www.lawfoundationbc.org/public-resources/contact-list | * [http://www.lawfoundationbc.org/public-resources/contact-list lawfoundationbc.org] | ||
=== Family Homes on Reserve and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act (FHRMIRA or Bill S-2) === | === Family Homes on Reserve and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act (FHRMIRA or Bill S-2) === | ||
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For more information: | For more information: | ||
* 1-877-234-9813 | * 1-877-234-9813 | ||
* https://nalma.ca/matrimonial-real-property/resources-for-individual-rights | * [https://nalma.ca/matrimonial-real-property/resources-for-individual-rights nalma.ca] | ||
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