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Understanding the Legal System for Family Law Matters
|link = [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system the legal system] ...are resolved in court by a judge after listening to lawyers arguing about the law.

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Introduction to the Legal System for Family Matters
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Introduction to the Legal System for Family Matters
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Seeking Legal Counsel (12:V)
{{LSLAP 12 New System Notice}} ...ill now be adjudicated directly by ICBC instead of going through the court system.

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Bob Mostar
...e litigation and, earlier in his career, criminal law. Bob was educated at the University of British Columbia.

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Mark Norton
...ctised law in New Brunswick before relocating to BC where he was called to the Bar in 2007. Mark practises family law at [http://www.infinity-law.com Infi ...erdisciplinary and international association of professionals dedicated to the resolution of family conflict.

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Don Kawano
...way meetings to resolve issues in collaborative fashion, rather than using the court process. ...ittee and a Governor of the Law Foundation of B.C. He is also a member of the Law Society of B.C. Disciplinary Advisory Committee.

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Learning about the Law
|title = ''Learning about the Law''}}{{Clicklaw Wikibooks Badge}} ...the law that applies in British Columbia. It can help you understand your legal rights and responsibilities in daily life. Topics covered include working,

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Introduction to the Settlement Workers Guide
...errals at this early stage can help clients learn about the law, the legal system and where they can go for more help. * understand the difference between legal information and legal advice,

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Lesson Module Legal Information and Legal Advice for Settlement Workers
== What is Legal Information and What is Legal Advice? == ...y are different, and why it is important that your client also understands the difference.

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Indigenous Resources (23:X)
== UBC Indigenous Community Legal Clinic == ...gal services for Indigenous people in the Downtown Eastside and throughout the Lower Mainland. Advice, assistance and representation for eligible clients

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Primary Sources
{{Template:Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information TOC}} ...ore detailed approach to looking for resources to help you understand your legal issue.

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Brenda Rose
...tice organizations and justice system partners to identify and meet public legal education and information needs for over 20 years.

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Legal Information for Indigenous People
|filename = Legal Information for Indigenous People cover.png |title = ''Legal Information for Indigenous People''

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Where to Get Help for Consequences of Youth Record
| width="40%" | Visit the website for more information about the Justice System in Canada. ...British Columbia. It features legal information and education designed for the public from over 24 contributor organizations.

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VictimLINK
...f family and sexual violence. They also provide information on the justice system, crime prevention, safety planning, protection order TTY: 1-604-875-0885, to call collect, please call the Telus Relay Service at 711 Text: 1-604-836-6381

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Settlement Workers Guide to What is Legal Information and What is Legal Advice
...y are different, and why it is important that your client also understands the difference. ==Legal information==

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Settlement Workers Guide to Helping Clients with Legal Information and Legal Referrals
...l issue, how to find legal information and help, and how to make effective legal referrals. ...he videos]], read online, download the document onto your device, or print the information. Suggested uses include orientation for new staff or viewing a

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Criminal Law Problems
...seful resources for people in BC facing problems with the criminal justice system such as: ...en charged with a criminal (or youth) offence out-of-town and want to move the case closer to home|I want to move my criminal case closer to home]].

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About the Settlement Workers Guide to Helping Clients with Legal Information and Legal Referrals Wikibook
...l issue, how to find legal information and help, and how to make effective legal referrals. ...the videos, read online, download the document onto your device, or print the information. Suggested uses include orientation for new staff or viewing a

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Resources for Indigenous Victims (4:XI)
...stem. These policies have resulted in intergenerational trauma, as well as the disruption of community and family structures – all of which are linked t ...iwg-ffada.ca/final-report/ Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls].

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Settlement Workers Guide to Finding Legal Information
This section is about finding legal information that is reliable, up to date and understandable. Knowing where ==Find legal information online==

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Immigration and Refugee Resources (23:VI)
...illing out application forms, applying for Legal Aid, using the healthcare system, cultural orientation, and other general settlement services (Settlement Or * Legal advocacy program for low-income immigrants (604-254-9626)

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LSLAP File administration policy – Small Claims (20:App M)
...tem or by filling out a Representation Request Form, which can be found at the following link: https://civilresolutionbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/FOR ...awyer as their representative, the lawyer will be able to communicate with the CRT on their behalf.

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How the Law Works in Canada
{{Template: Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information TOC}} ...ase law. Legislation is made by legislative bodies and case law is made by the courts.

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LSLAP File Administration Policy for Small Claims (20:App M)
...ing to request a representative, they can request one in the online intake system or by filling out a Representation Request Form. ...awyer as their representative, the lawyer will be able to communicate with the CRT on their behalf.

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LSLAP File Administrative Policy – Small Claims (20:App M)
...ting to request a representative they can request one in the online intake system or by filling out a Representation Request Form. ...awyer as their representative, the lawyer will be able to communicate with the CRT on their behalf.

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Which Court Do I Need to Go to?
{{Template: Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information TOC}} ...of Appeal, as illustrated by the chart below. '''Note:''' On June 1, 2017, the limit for [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4314 small claims increased

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Introduction to Youth Justice (2:I)
...n the Rights of the Child'' [“UNCRC”], which Canada signed and ratified in the early 1990s. The ''YCJA'' focuses on three key objectives to better protect the public (''YCJA'', s 3):

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When You Can Still Sue (12:VII)
{{LSLAP 12 New System Notice}} Section 115 of the ''IVA'' states that there is no longer a right of action (an ability to bri

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Which Area of Law Does My Problem Fall Under?
{{Template: Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information TOC}} This section provides an overview of the different areas of law: civil, family, and criminal.

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Canada’s Legal System
...23}}{{Learning about the Law Wikibook TOC}}In this section, you will learn the role courts and tribunals play in applying Canada's laws. ...e and secure. If someone is charged and found guilty of a crime, they face legal consequences ranging from a discharge to a fine to time in jail.

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Introduction to Workers' Compensation (7:I)
...ubstantive change encompassed in this act revision, the section numbers of the WCA have changed significantly. ...on Board,” and when party to a legal action, that is how it will be named. The Board has exclusive jurisdiction over compensation to injured workers for w

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Managing Someone Else's Money
...orney appointed under a power of attorney in British Columbia. It explains the attorney's duties and responsibilities, offers tips to avoid problems, and ...} [[Power of Attorney Questions & Answers#What if you think the change was the result of fraud or abuse?|What if you're concerned about fraud or abuse?]]{

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Consequences of a Youth Record in BC
...nvolvement in Canada’s youth justice system. This wikibook contains public legal information on frequently asked questions about a youth record, access to a ...ns with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.

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Fundamentals of the Law Lesson Module
...f Canada's laws, including individual rights and responsibilities, and how the laws are made. ...d the section [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law]] from the ''[[Learning about the Law Wikibook]]''.

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JP Boyd on Family Law
...:jpboydblog.jpg|230px|center|link=http://bcfamilylawresource.blogspot.ca/]]The '''[http://bcfamilylawresource.blogspot.ca/ JP Boyd on Family Law Blog]''' ...itish Columbia]]. Then dive into the main chapters of the wikibook, or see the [[JP Boyd on Family Law — Helpful Guides and Common Questions|Helpful Gui

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Your Attorney Toolkit
When you start as an attorney under a power of attorney, here are the first things you should do. *'''Review the power of attorney document.''' Understand when it takes effect and what pow

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Samantha Simpson
...laborative family law lawyer who regularly uses means outside of the court system, such as negotiation and mediation. ...niversity. She studied law at the University of Victoria and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2011. She received her certification as a collabora

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Introduction to JP Boyd on Family Law
Welcome to the fourth edition of ''JP Boyd on Family Law.'' ...ut our introduction, introducing you to the courts, the common law system, the role of lawyers, and includes a new section for this edition which talks ab

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I Want My Criminal Case to Be Dealt with in First Nations Court
{{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}} ...nal offence that you wish to take responsibility for by pleading guilty to the charge,

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Trauma Informed Lawyers and Restorative Justice (4:X)
== A. Trauma-Informed Legal Practice == ...nt relationship accordingly to enhance connections with clients for better legal advocacy.

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Contents
There are currently {{NUMBEROFPAGES}} legal information and supporting pages hosted on Clicklaw Wikibooks. | title = Legal Information for Indigenous People

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Small Claims Glossary (20:App E)
...ivil case, it need only be established that the case is more probable than the other. *Legal cause for which an action may be brought. The legal theory giving basis to a lawsuit.

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Transitioning an Existing Society: A How-to Guide for Non-profits in BC
...r Non-profits in BC''''' covers the steps in transitioning a society under the new ''[[Societies Act]]''. *[[What the New Societies Act Means for Existing Societies]]

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Free and Low-Cost Legal Help
...ocates. As well, learn the best sources of legal information for resolving legal problems. ===Legal aid covers some types of criminal, family, and immigration problems===

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Chapter Seven Resources and Appendix in Legal Issues in Residential Care
{{Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual TOC|expanded=chapter7}} | width="20%" | '''Legal'''

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I've Been Accused of a Criminal Offence and Have Been Offered "Diversion", "Restorative Justice" or "Alternative Measures"
...program or through restorative justice might include making an apology to the victim, doing community service, and taking part in counselling programs. ...u may contact the office of Crown Counsel (the government prosecutor) and ask to be considered for diversion or alternativ

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Legal Aid Representation
| service_description = The [[Legal Services Society]] (LSS) provides free legal aid representation (a lawyer to take your c | clicklaw_address = [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1053 Legal Aid Intake Offices on Clicklaw HelpMap]

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Glossary of Consequences of a Youth Record
...at a person has committed an offence. The person charged has to respond to the charge formally; for example, by pleading guilty or not guilty in court. ;Crown Prosecutor: A lawyer who presents the Crown’s case in court against a person charged with an offence.

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How Do I Appeal a Court of Appeal Decision?
...resort. Statistically speaking, very few family law appeals make it before the Supreme Court of Canada, however. You will need to consider that: * The Supreme Court of Canada does not have the capacity to hear every appeal brought before it.

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Starting a Lawsuit
...al, where each side presents evidence and the court decides the outcome of the case. ...uick. Court proceedings are open to the public, and you may prefer to keep the details of your dispute private.

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Family Violence Overview
...te] (www.clicklaw.bc.ca) for a list of websites and other assistance under the heading "Your safety." ==Overview of the various laws around family violence==

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Court Process in Consumer and Debt Matters
...and Debt Law TOC|expanded = goingcourt}}This section gives an overview of the '''court process''' in consumer and debt matters. ...ed the client that they should take a matter to court, you want to explain the court procedures.

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Family Law and Women's Resources (23:II)
== Family LawLINE (Legal Services Society) == *Free legal advice over the telephone

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Collecting on a Debt
...et paid. Learn the options available to you when collecting on a debt, and the steps to deal with problems. * hire a lawyer to collect the debt for you

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Glossary of Laws and Legal Reviewers (Legal Information for Indigenous People)
{{Legal Information for Indigenous People TOC}} ...his area, in response to the TRC’s Call to Action #4; and to contribute to the implementation of UNDRIP. '''- Yellowhead Institute''' </BLOCKQUOTE>

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Justice Systems (Legal Information for Indigenous People)
{{Legal Information for Indigenous People TOC}} ...means one room of trestle tables occupied by lawyers, clerks, Sheriffs and the Judge and rows of chairs filled with waiting community members.

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What the New Societies Act Means for Existing Societies
...n came into effect on November 28, 2016. This section covers five key ways the new ''[[Societies Act]]'' affects existing societies. == You need to "transition", but the new Act applies right away ==

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Children's Rights
...e Ministry of Attorney General, and Heidi Sarrazin and Leslie Anderson of the Ministry of Children and Family Development|date= July 2018}} {{Dial-A-Law The legal rights of children vary from those of adults. Learn the rights of children in several contexts, and situations where their views ar

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JP Boyd on Family Law Editorial Manifesto
==An editorial manifesto for a new public legal education resource== ...that should be preserved. From these came a set of guiding principles for the editorial tone of what is now called ''[[JP Boyd on Family Law]]''. My hope

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How Do I Find Case Law?
{{Template: Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information TOC}} ...Case law contains what is called the “reasons for judgment,” also known as the decision.

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Family Violence (3:VIII)
...rect exposure to violence meet the definition of family violence in s 1 of the Act. ...mily court orders or on their own. The involvement of the criminal justice system is not required. Applications can be made in both Provincial Court and Supr

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Best Practice Guidelines for the Development and Maintenance of Online PLEI in BC
Public legal education and information (PLEI) is defined as: ...advocacy or representation on behalf of individuals, nor the provision of legal advice."

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Dial-A-Law
...cated website at [http://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca dialalaw.ca], and on the telephone at 1-800-565-5297. ...hicle Accident]]{{·}} [[Making a Vehicle Damage Claim]]{{·}} [[The Points System and ICBC]]

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Know Your Rights (Legal Information for Indigenous People)
{{Legal Information for Indigenous People TOC}} ...ially those charged with a criminal offence. These sections are where your legal rights come from: right to silence, right to a lawyer, right against unreas

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Worker Status for Workers' Compensation (7:VIII)
While most people who work in BC will be covered by the WCA, not everyone is covered. No claim will be successful if it is found th ...for exemptions may come from workers and employers or may be initiated by the Board. Decisions regarding exemption status may be appealed.

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Governing Legislation and Resources for Employment Insurance (8:II)
...found [https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/E-5.6/ online], as well as the [https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-96-332/index.html regu T. Stephen Lavender, ''The 2023 Annotated Employment Insurance Act'', (Carswell, 2023).

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Client Options: Range and Reality
...nts deal with consumer and debt problems, here are some ways to categorize the client’s options. ...away (the '''“wait-and-see” approach'''), or that letting the matter go is the most realistic alternative.

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Repairs and Services When Renting
...the problem gets worse, you could be held responsible for at least some of the associated costs. ...housing standards required by law. Landlords are generally responsible for the following repair and maintenance issues:

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ICBC and Optional Insurance (12:IV)
{{LSLAP 12 New System Notice}} ...nd the limits of existing coverage (under the same terms and conditions as the coverage that is being extended), or provide coverage that is not already p

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Introduction to Wills and Estate Administration (16:I)
...what property forms part of the estate and what property passes outside of the estate. ...tructions for how an intestate estate should be distributed and who can do the distributing. See [[Intestacy (16:VIII)|VIII. Intestacy]] and [[Estate Admi

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Youth Justice Court Trials
===The legal framework=== ...shoplifting, breaking and entering, car theft, and assault. It also covers the most serious crimes, like murder. ([http://canlii.ca/t/7vtc Another federal

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General Legal Help Resources (23:I)
* Any ongoing legal assistance will require paying the lawyer’s regular fees ...wyers provide up to a half-hour of free legal advice to clients at summary legal advice clinics

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Governing Legislation and Resources for Immigration Law (18:II)
.... For this reason, it is imperative to refer to the following sources for the most up to date information about immigration law: ...ration matters as the IRPA and ''IRP Regulations'' must be consistent with the ''Charter'' provisions.

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LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level for Workers' Compensation Claims (7:IV)
...inquiries are usually done by correspondence but may be done in person at the worker’s request. ...r to do this. Such access allows an advocate or advisor to see exactly how the claim has been handled.

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Introduction to ICBC Automobile Insurance for Accidents on or Before April 30 2021 (12:VIII)
{{LSLAP 12 Old System Notice}} The automobile insurance system in BC is comprised of “no-fault” benefit claims and indemnification for

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Adoption Registries
...ts can register any time before the child’s birth and up to 150 days after the child was placed for adoption. There’s no fee to register. ...s-registry register with the Post-Adoption Openness Registry]. They choose the level of contact they want. They also decide how much they want to reveal a

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How Do I Prepare for My First Meeting with a Lawyer?
...roceeding on your behalf. So make sure you either have this information at the tips of your fingers or have it written down. The lawyer will need to know this basic informa

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Possession of Marijuana
Marijuana possession is now legal in British Columbia — within limits. There are still restrictions around ===It’s legal to possess marijuana — in small quantities===

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Referrals and Follow-up regarding Victims of Crime (4:XII)
...professional (for instance, a psychiatrist) about a victim’s ongoing case, the victim must sign a written release form authorizing information to be colle ...//www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/financial-assistance-benefit

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Understanding the Legal System for Family Law Matters
|link = [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system the legal system] ...are resolved in court by a judge after listening to lawyers arguing about the law.

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Disputes with ICBC (12:VI)
{{LSLAP 12 New System Notice}} ...ry disputes, and liability and damages disputes) '''''were under review at the BC Court of Appeal.'''''

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What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law
...| reviewer = [[People's Law School]]|date= February 2023}}{{Learning about the Law Wikibook TOC}} ...ten instructions about what health care a person wants or does not want in the future if a decision needs to be made and they’re incapable of making it.

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Contracts Made by Minors
...apply to '''contracts made with minors''', defined as someone who is under the age of 19. * Client wants to know if they will be responsible, as a guarantor, for the credit contracts of a person under age 19. 

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The Court System for Family Matters
...ars appeals. It listens to arguments about why a trial judge may have made the wrong decision about a claim, and may confirm, change or cancel a trial jud ...s and all claims; their jurisdiction is limited only by their rules and by the Constitution.

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Legal Frameworks of Residential Care
{{Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual TOC|expanded = chapter1}} ==The Statutory Framework for Care Staff==

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Class Actions in British Columbia
...le with a common claim together against the same defendant. Otherwise, all the claims would be separate lawsuits. Mass production and marketing of consume ...suits more affordable by allowing all the victims of a mass wrong to share the cost of a lawsuit. Class actions are mass-produced lawsuits for mass-produc

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Seeking Systemic Change in Home Care and Senior Housing
...kes recommendations that will create systemic improvements to services and the overall well-being of seniors in BC. ...vernment and community services and guidance on navigating the health care system, but they do not take on advocacy on an individual basis. They do accept su

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The Need for Effective Remedies and Problem Resolution in Residential Care
{{Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual TOC|expanded = chapter5}} ...appy with the care at the home than if they have difficulties in resolving the problem.''

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Access to Family Justice
...''a society governed by the rule of law''. Living in a society governed by the rule of law means a whole lot more than just having police who arrest shopl ...tely, in many parts of Canada, aspects of "living in a society governed by the rule of law" are more of an ideal than a reality.

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Cohabitation and Living Together Agreements
| link = [family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/legal-forms-documents/agreements/making-agreement-when-you-live-together Making a ...sework is distributed and how the household expenses are paid. There is no legal requirement for people to sign a cohabitation agreement when they decide to

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Governing Legislation and Resources for Mental Health (14:II)
...ess and refers them to other resources for food, shelter, counselling and legal advice. '''Please note this is not a counselling hotline.''' ...sionally trained volunteers. The crisis line serves all communities within the Vancouver Coastal Health Region.

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Introduction to Family Law in British Columbia
|link = [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system Legal System Basics] ...language and is meant for people who have never had to deal with the legal system before and for people who are new to Canada.

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How Do I Waive Filing Fees in the Supreme Court?
|link = [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/court-orders/get-order-bc/supreme-court/get-order-waive-fees getting an ord ...system. These fees are set out in [http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Appendix C] of the ''Supreme Court Family Rules''.

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Introduction to Legal Issues in Admission and Transfer in Residential Care
{{Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual TOC|expanded = chapter3}} ...Ministry of Health’s Home and Community Care Policy, residents’ rights and the common law (contracts and consent).

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Being a Witness
...rt what the witness knows. Information from witnesses helps the court make the right decision. If you receive a document that says you have to be a witnes ===If you can’t go to court when the trial takes place===

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Children and Families (Legal Information for Indigenous People)
{{Legal Information for Indigenous People TOC}} '''The legal landscape of child protection law is changing in Canada.''' 

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Care Planning in Residential Care
{{Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual TOC|expanded=chapter6}} ...there is a substantial change in circumstances, and if there is no change, the plan must be reviewed at least once a year.

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Co-operative Housing: Members' Rights and Duties
...ave a say in decisions affecting your housing, and rights and duties under the law. ...members'''. Members purchase a share to join and elect directors to govern the co-op.

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Consenting to Admission to a Care Facility
{{Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual TOC|expanded = chapter3}} ...ment of mental incapacity, as the person's mental capacity is dependent on the particular type of decision to be made.

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Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
The law protects children from physical and sexual '''abuse''', as well as '''n ...tps://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/the-divorce-act-is-changing/ changes to the ''Divorce Act''] that took effect on March 1, 2021, as well as [https://www

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