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The provincial government offers mediation for family law disputes through the [http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/dro/family-mediation/ Family Mediation Practicum Project] and its successor the [http://www.mediatebc.com/PDFs/1-14-Family-Mediation---FAQs/FMSClientBrochSept2012-web.aspx Regional Mentoring Program], both of which are operated by [http://www.mediatebc.com Mediate BC]. There are also [http://www.justicebc.ca/en/fam/help/fjc/index.html family justice counsellors] with the Provincial Court, and they work in [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1019 Family Justice Centres] across BC. Other agencies and organizations may provide mediation services, like UBC's CoRe Conflict Resolution Centre, however make sure that they can help with family law disputes before trying to get help.
The provincial government offers mediation for family law disputes through the [http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/dro/family-mediation/ Family Mediation Practicum Project] and its successor the [http://www.mediatebc.com/PDFs/1-14-Family-Mediation---FAQs/FMSClientBrochSept2012-web.aspx Regional Mentoring Program], both of which are operated by [http://www.mediatebc.com Mediate BC]. There are also [http://www.justicebc.ca/en/fam/help/fjc/index.html family justice counsellors] with the Provincial Court, and they work in [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1019 Family Justice Centres] across BC. Other agencies and organizations may provide mediation services, like UBC's CoRe Conflict Resolution Centre, however make sure that they can help with family law disputes before trying to get help.


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===The Family Mediation Practicum Project===
===The Family Mediation Practicum Project===


The <span style="color: red;">Family Mediation Practicum Project</span> is run by the provincial Ministry of Justice and has two goals, to help people involved in a family law dispute resolve their differences out of court through mediation and to train new mediators. The Family Mediation Practicum Project is free and can deal with simple property disputes, issues involving the care and control of children, child support and spousal support.
The Family Mediation Practicum Project is run by the provincial Ministry of Justice through Mediate BC has two goals, to help people involved in a family law dispute resolve their differences out of court through mediation and to train new mediators. The Family Mediation Practicum Project is free and can deal with simple property disputes, issues involving the care and control of children, child support and spousal support.


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It is currently being redesigned by Mediate BC, and will become the Regional Mentoring Program.
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===Family Justice Counsellors===
===Family justice counsellors===


Mediation is also available from family justice counsellors through those Provincial Court registries that are designated as Family Justice Centres. Family justice counsellors are fully trained mediators, certified by <span style="color: red;">Family Mediation Canada</span>, who work with separated parents to assist in resolving disputes over the care of children, child support and spousal support. Family justice counsellors can't deal with property issues and they usually can't help with support when someone's income is not straightforward.
Mediation is available from family justice counsellors through those Provincial Court registries that are designated as [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1019 Family Justice Centres]. Family justice counsellors are fully trained mediators, certified by [http://www.fmc.ca/ Family Mediation Canada], who work with separated parents to assist in resolving disputes over the care of children, child support and spousal support. Family justice counsellors can't deal with property issues and they usually can't help with support when someone's income is not straightforward.


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A list of Family Justice Centres is kept current at http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1019
 
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* <span style="color: red;">Parenting Coordination</span>
* <span style="color: red;">Parenting Coordination</span>


==Page Resources, Links and Downloads==
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==Page resources and links==


===Legislation===
===Legislation===
 
* ''[http://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/regu/b-c-reg-347-2012/latest/b-c-reg-347-2012.html#sec4subsec1 Family Law Act Regulation]'', Part 3
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===Links===
===Links===


* <span style="color: red;">bulleted list of linked external websites referred to in page</span>
* [http://mediatebc.com/Mediation-Services/Family-Mediation-Services.aspx Mediate BC Website for Family Mediation Services]
* <span style="color: red;">search for other provincial mediation organizations</span>
* [http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/dro/family-mediation/ Family Mediation Practicum Project]
* [http://www.mediatebc.com/PDFs/1-14-Family-Mediation---FAQs/FMSClientBrochSept2012-web.aspx Regional Mentoring Program]
* [http://www.justicebc.ca/en/fam/help/fjc/index.html Provincial Court family justice counsellors]
* [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1019 Family Justice Centres]


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===Downloads===
===Downloads===


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This sample document is just that: a sample. While it represents a more or less accurate picture of how these sorts of agreements might look, it may not be applicable to your situation and may not reflect the terms of the agreement you will sign if you decide to use mediation. Use it as a reference only.
This sample document is just that: a sample. While it represents a more or less accurate picture of how these sorts of agreements might look, it may not be applicable to your situation and may not reflect the terms of the agreement you will sign if you decide to use mediation. Use it as a reference only.
 
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