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==The Provincial Court==
==The Provincial Court==


The Provincial Court is usually the most accessible court for people who aren't represented by a lawyer. The rules which govern the court's process are written in easy-to-understand language, the court doesn't charge any filing fees, and most people who use the Provincial Court don't have a lawyer. There are also a lot more courthouses across the province for the Provincial Court than there are for the Supreme Court.
The Provincial Court is usually the most accessible court for people who aren't represented by a lawyer. The [http://canlii.ca/t/85pb Provincial Court Family Rules] which govern the Provincial Court's process are written in easy-to-understand language, the court doesn't charge any filing fees, and most people who use the Provincial Court don't have a lawyer. There are also a lot more courthouses across the province for the Provincial Court than there are for the Supreme Court.


There are four divisions of the Provincial Court. Provincial (Family) Court is the one that deals with family law problems.
There are four divisions of the Provincial Court. Provincial (Family) Court is the one that deals with family law problems.

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