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Legal Help for British Columbians
A guide to help non-legal professionals make legal referrals for their clients
- Introduction to Legal Help for British Columbians
- Getting Started
- Know any good lawyers?
- Part 1
- Common Legal Problems
- Complaints about Police and Other Authorities
- Complaints about Police and Other Authorities
- I was harassed or assaulted by the police
- A provincial government worker was abusive to me
- A federal government worker was abusive to me
- I was abused in a Residential School
- Consumer and Debt
- Consumer and Debt Problems
- 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
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Law Problems
- I've been charged with a criminal (or youth) 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 charged with a criminal (or youth) offence and want to change my release conditions so I can have contact with my spouse or children
- I've been charged with a criminal (or youth) offence out-of-town and want to move the case closer to home
- I have a criminal record and want to get a pardon (or record suspension)
- Employment Law
- Employment Law Problems
- 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
- Family Law
- Family Law Problems
- I have a family problem and I want to resolve it out of court
- I just separated from the other parent of my children
- My partner is abusing me and my kids
- My ex is not paying child support
- I am having challenges with my children and don't want the Ministry to remove them
- The Ministry has taken my kids
- Housing
- Housing Problems
- My landlord wants to evict me
- Human Rights
- Human Rights Problems
- I am being discriminated against or sexually harassed
- Immigration Law
- Immigration Law Problems
- I want to claim refugee status in Canada
- I'm a permanent resident and have been charged with a criminal offence
- My husband sponsored me and we have now separated
- Mental Health
- Mental Health Law Problems
- A relative has been held against their will in a mental health facility
- Suing and Being Sued
- Suing and Being Sued
- I am being sued—what should I expect?
- I need to take someone to court—what's the process?
- Welfare and Disability
- Welfare and Disability Problems
- I have no money for food or shelter
- I have been denied or cut off welfare
- I need to apply for disability benefits
- I'm being investigated by the welfare Ministry
- Wills and Estates
- Wills and Estates Problems
- 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
- Legal Resource List
- Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians
- Duty Counsel
- Legal Aid Representation
- Private Bar Lawyers
- Part 3
- Preparing for Your Interview
- Preparing for Your Interview
- About
- Legal Help Guide Contributors
