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==Know when you need a lawyer== | ==Know when you need a lawyer== | ||
If the Ministry of Children and Family Development becomes concerned regarding the welfare of your child or has removed your child, you should talk to a lawyer as soon as possible. You should consult with a lawyer at any time during a child protection investigation or a subsequent court hearing. If you cannot afford a lawyer and your child has been taken into care, you may be able to get a free lawyer from the Legal Services Society (LSS). To find a legal aid location near you, go to the LSS website at www.legalaid.bc.ca and under “Legal aid,” click | If the Ministry of Children and Family Development becomes concerned regarding the welfare of your child or has removed your child, you should talk to a lawyer as soon as possible. You should consult with a lawyer at any time during a child protection investigation or a subsequent court hearing. If you cannot afford a lawyer and your child has been taken into care, you may be able to get a free lawyer from the Legal Services Society (LSS). To find a legal aid location near you, go to the LSS website at [http://www.legalaid.bc.ca www.legalaid.bc.ca] and under “Legal aid,” click “[http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/legal_aid/legalAidOffices.php Legal aid locations]”. Or contact the LSS call center at 604.408.2172 (Greater Vancouver) or 1.866.577.2525 (toll free, elsewhere in BC). | ||
==There is a legal duty to report suspected child abuse== | ==There is a legal duty to report suspected child abuse== | ||
