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== Contents ==
== Contents ==


*'''[[Introduction]]'''
*'''[[Introduction to A Death in Your Family|Introduction]]'''


'''Part 1: Common Legal Problems'''
*'''[[Suing and Being Sued]]'''
**[[Know any good lawyers?]]{{·}} [[I am being sued—what should I expect?|I am being sued]]{{·}} [[I need to take someone to court—what's the process|I need to take someone to court]]


*'''[[Family Law]]'''
*'''[[What to Do First]]'''
**[[I just separated from the other parent of my children]] {{·}} [[My ex is not paying child support]]{{·}} [[The Ministry has taken my kids]]{{·}} [[My partner is abusing me and my kids]]
**[[What are the immediate details around a death?]]{{·}} [[What is a medical certificate of death?]]{{·}} [[When might a coroner be involved?]]


*'''[[Criminal Law]]'''
*'''[[Making the Funeral Arrangements]]'''
**[[I've been charged with a criminal (or youth) offence and have to go to court|I've been charged with a criminal offence and have to go to court]]{{·}} [[I've been accused of a criminal offence and have been offered "diversion", "restorative justice" or "alternative measures"|I've been offered "diversion"]]{{·}} [[I have a criminal record and want to get a pardon]]


*'''[[Employment Law]]'''
**[[My employer isn't paying my wages]] {{·}} [[I have been dismissed (fired) without just cause]]{{·}} [[I've been turned down for employment insurance benefits]] {{·}} [[I've been cut off workers' compensation benefits]]


*'''[[Consumer and Debt]]'''
*'''[[What to Do about Your Loved One's Daily Affairs]]'''
**[[I don't have enough money to pay my debts]]{{·}} [[The bank is threatening foreclosure on my home]]{{·}} [[A debt collector is harassing me]]{{·}} [[I bought a product from a door-to-door salesperson and no longer want it]]{{·}} [[My car broke down and the dealer won’t fix it]]


*'''[[Complaints about Police and Other Authorities]]'''  
*'''[[Where to Find Support During Bereavement]]'''
**[[I was harassed or assaulted by the police]]{{·}} [[A government worker was abusive to me]]{{·}} [[I was abused in a Residential School]]


*'''[[Welfare and Disability]]'''
**[[I have no money for food or shelter]]{{·}} [[I have been denied or cut off welfare]] {{·}} [[I need to apply for a disability benefit]]


*'''[[Housing]]'''
*'''[[Resources for Dealing with a Death in the Family]]'''
**[[My landlord wants to evict me]]
*'''[[Human Rights]]'''
**[[I am being discriminated against or sexually harassed]]
 
*'''[[Wills and Estates]]'''
**[[I want to write a will]]{{·}} [[I am the executor or administrator of an estate]]{{·}} [[I want to help a friend or relative manage their affairs]]
 
 
'''Part 2: Resource Guide'''
 
*'''[[Resource Guide|A guide to 60 of the best sources]]''' of legal information and help available for low-income British Columbians
 
'''Part 3: Preparing for Your Interview'''
*'''[[Preparing for Your Interview|A sample form]]''' to help you prepare for meetings with a lawyer or an advocate


== About this guide==
== About this guide==


* About the [[Cliff Thorstenson|author]]
* About the [[authors]]
* About [[Clicklaw wikibooks]]
* About [[Clicklaw wikibooks]]


== Extra resources==
== Extra resources==
* Find law-related help on the [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/ Clicklaw HelpMap]
* Find People's Law School...

Revision as of 00:49, 30 March 2010

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This guide provides information about the practical details you may need to address in the short term when a family member dies.

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About this guide

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