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  • I have a family problem and I want to resolve it out of court
    #REDIRECT [[I Have a Family Problem and I Want to Resolve It out of Court]]
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  • Primary Sources
    {{Template:Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information TOC}} .... This chapter gives you a more detailed approach to looking for resources to help you understand your legal issue.
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  • I need to take someone to court—what's the process?
    #REDIRECT [[I Need to Take Someone to Court — What's the Process?]]
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  • I Need to Take Someone to Court—What's the Process?
    #REDIRECT [[I Need to Take Someone to Court — What's the Process?]]
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  • 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]].
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  • I've been charged with a criminal (or youth) offence and have to go to court
    ...T [[I've Been Charged with a Criminal (or Youth) Offence and Have to Go to Court]]
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  • I want my criminal case to be dealt with in First Nations Court
    #REDIRECT [[I Want My Criminal Case to Be Dealt with in First Nations Court]]
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  • Criminal Law Problems
    ...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", "r
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  • How Do I Respond to an Action in the Provincial Court?
    #REDIRECT [[How Do I Respond to a Family Law Action in the Provincial Court?]]
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  • How Do I Respond to an Action in the Supreme Court?
    #REDIRECT [[How Do I Respond to a Family Law Action in the Supreme Court?]]
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  • How Do I Reply to an Interim Application in a Family Law Matter in the Provincial Court?
    ...ow Do I Reply to a Priority Parenting Matter Application in the Provincial Court?]]
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  • How Do I Address the Lawyer When I'm Representing Myself?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=protocol}} ...a lawyer too. (Besides, I doubt very much that you're going to be inclined to call the lawyer representing your ex "my friend.")
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  • Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information
    |title = ''Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information''}} .... It explains the law and legal procedures in general, and is not intended to give legal advice on your particular legal problem.
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  • Thomas Wallwork
    ...court forms]] and other information in the [[:Category:How Do I? | How Do I?]] category of self-help information.
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  • JP Boyd on Family Law — Helpful Guides and Common Questions
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC}} ...bout family law issues, such as how to find out if you're divorced and how to avoid paying child support.
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  • Form F31 Notice of Application
    ...Family Rules to make an application in a family law proceeding in Supreme Court. ==Where to find this form and any examples==
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  • Form F80 Notice of Appeal
    ...Columbia Supreme Court, including an appeal from the Provincial Court, is to be started by filing a [[Form F79 Notice of Appeal if Directions Required|F ==Where to find this form and any examples==
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  • How Do I Address the Judge?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=protocol}} ...g the judge, and the judge is properly addressed by that honorific when in court, not as "sir," "ma'am," or something else.
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  • Form F79 Notice of Appeal if Directions Required
    ...Columbia Supreme Court, including an appeal from the Provincial Court, is to be started by filing a Form F79 or [[Form 80 Notice of Appeal|Form F80]]. ==Where to find this form and any examples==
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  • Form F3 Notice of Family Claim
    ...is a legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules to begin a court proceeding, setting out the relief claimed by the claimant and the grounds ==Where to find this form and any examples==
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  • Consumer and Debt Problems
    * [[I don't have enough money to pay my debts]]. * [[I bought a product from a door-to-door salesperson and no longer want it]].
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  • Judicial Review of Employment Insurance in the Federal Court of Appeal (8:XV)
    ...nt ''Federal Court Act''. These are very similar to the grounds for appeal to the Appeal Division of the Social Security Tribunal. ...ciety if this situation arises. See [[Introduction to Public Complaints (5:I)|'''Chapter 5: Public Complaint Procedure''']] for more information regardi
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  • How Do I Prepare a Supplemental Affidavit?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=affidavits}} ...their children are, and so forth. Affidavits after that usually update the court about events occurring since the previous affidavit was sworn.
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  • How Do I Stop a Family Law Action in the Supreme Court?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=starting}} ...Court proceeding can stop the court proceeding before the proceeding goes to trial or is settled.
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  • Someone Owes You Money
    Suppose you loaned someone an amount of money. They promised to pay the debt within three months. But they did not pay the debt. This section looks at what you can do to collect on a debt.
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  • How Do I Start Mediation with My Spouse?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=alternatives}} ...ou, you can only do it with their agreement. Your ex isn't likely to agree to go and see a mediator if they are still pissed off about a recent argument
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  • Form F101 Affidavit - Section 51
    ...F101 Affidavit - Section 51''' is a legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules. ==Where to find this form and any examples==
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  • Form F84 Affidavit of Attainment of Majority
    ...t of Attainment of Majority''' is a legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules. ==Where to find this form and any examples==
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  • Lesson Module Legal Information and Legal Advice for Settlement Workers
    ...e understand the law and the legal system. Legal information is available to the public, both on websites and in print. ...gal information. If they need further assistance, you can show them where to go for more legal information or for legal advice.
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  • Form F98 Notice of Appeal from Associate Judge Registrar or Special Referee
    ...er, registrar or special referee may be appealed to a judge of the Supreme Court. The appeal must be made by filing a notice of appeal in Form F98. ==Where to find this form and any examples==
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  • How Do I Schedule a Family Case Conference for Hearing?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=other}} ...to explore the issues in a court proceeding with the hope of finding a way to settle all or part of the proceeding. FCCs are private and held off the rec
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  • Form F19 Notice of Judicial Case Conference
    ...of Judicial Case Conference''' is a legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules. ==Where to find this form and any examples==
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  • Form F16 Affidavit of Ordinary Service
    ...fidavit of Ordinary Service''' is a legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules. ==Where to find this form and any examples==
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  • Form F15 Affidavit of Personal Service
    ...fidavit of Personal Service''' is a legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules. ==Where to find this form and any examples==
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  • Form F86 Affidavit in Support to Waive Fees
    ...affidavit in this form is one of the documents required in an application to waive fees. ==Where to find this form and any examples==
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  • Registration of Divorce Proceedings (Form)
    ...me a divorce proceeding is commenced. The registry will send the paperwork to the [http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/divorce/crdp-bead.html Central Regi ==Where to find this form and any examples==
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  • How Do I Find Out About Court Procedures?
    {{Template: Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information TOC}} ...ent themselves in court. They range from general guides to guides specific to different courts.
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  • Legal Help for British Columbians
    ...th them. For over 40 common legal problems, the Guide provides first steps to address the problem and options for further information or help. *[[Introduction to Legal Help for British Columbians|Introduction]]
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  • How Do I Get my Certificate of Divorce?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=marriage}} ...you can use the Certificate of Divorce to show legal proof of your divorce to third parties (for example, when you remarry) without giving away all the d
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  • Form F30 Affidavit
    '''Form F30 Affidavit''' is a prescribed form under the Supreme Court Family Rules. Rule 10-4 says that an affidavit: ==Where to find this form and any examples==
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  • JP Boyd on Family Law
    ...d Common Questions|Helpful Guides & Common Questions]] section for answers to many procedural questions. *[[Introduction to JP Boyd on Family Law]]{{·}} [[Introduction to Family Law in British Columbia]]{{·}} [[Terminology|Common Legal Words and
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  • Sample Demand Letter (20:App B)
    ...a moving company had created and to pressure wash the house. At that time I informed you that this additional work would cost $1400.00. ...that was done. I corrected the problems you listed and on March 10, 2000, I notified you that there was $4900.00 due. This amount has not yet been paid
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  • How Do I Fix an Error in an Affidavit or Add to an Affidavit?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=affidavits}} ...y">mistake</span> in that affidavit or add additional information to it is to make a new affidavit.
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  • How Do I Find Court Forms?
    {{Template: Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information TOC}} ==What are court forms?==
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  • How Do I Change My Address for Service?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=other}} ...for service'' is the address at which a party to a court proceeding agrees to receive correspondence in connection with the proceeding.
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  • How Do I Tell Everyone That I'm Representing Myself?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=other}} ...g themselves. When this happens, you must notify the other parties and the court of the change.
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  • How Do I Start a Collaborative Process with My Spouse?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=alternatives}} ...r agreement. Your ex isn't likely to agree to try a collaborative approach to settlement if they are still pissed off about a recent <span class="nogloss
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  • Governing Legislation and Resources for Creditors and Debtors (10:II)
    ''Court Order Enforcement Act'', RSBC 1996, c 78. ''Court Order Interest Act'', RSBC 1996, c 79.
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  • How Do I File an Agreement in Court?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=agreements}} ...l Court or the Supreme Court under the ''Family Law Act'' and the rules of court:
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  • Which Court Do I Need to Go to?
    {{Template: Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information TOC}} If you decide to begin a court action, you need to find out which court is appropriate.
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  • I've Been Charged with a Criminal (or Youth) Offence out-of-Town and Want to Move the Case Closer to Home
    ...he courthouse where you have been charged. They will tell you at your next court appearance whether the waiver has been approved. ..."[[I've been charged with a criminal (or youth) offence and have to go to court]]" in this Guide.)
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  • How Do I Stop Defending a Family Law Action in the Supreme Court?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=defending}} ...ence to a court proceeding. If you have filed a Counterclaim, you may want to stop that claim as well.
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  • I Want My Criminal Case to Be Dealt with in First Nations Court
    ...iminal offence that you wish to take responsibility for by pleading guilty to the charge, you may be able to choose to be sentenced in one of BC’s First Nations Courts.
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  • How Do I Reply to a Priority Parenting Matter Application in the Provincial Court?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=interim}} ==Replying to the application==
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  • Settlement Workers Guide to What is Legal Information and What is Legal Advice
    ...egal information. If they need further assistance, you can show them where to go for more legal information or for legal advice. ...lawyers may be able to give some legal advice such as telling somebody how to apply for a protection order or help you dispute an eviction notice.
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  • How Do I Appeal a Court of Appeal Decision?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=appeals}} ...appeals make it before the Supreme Court of Canada, however. You will need to consider that:
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  • My Car Broke Down and the Dealer Won't Fix It
    ...ut it that isn't true). If this happens, you may have to sue the seller in court. ...s well, dealers aren't allowed to use ''unfair practices'' to convince you to buy a car, such as misleading or pressuring you into buying it.
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  • JP Boyd on Family Law Editorial Manifesto
    ...''[[JP Boyd on Family Law]]''. My hope is that this resource will continue to: ...argon. It should use humour to lighten up the subject matter, and metaphor to better explain it.
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  • I've Been Accused of a Criminal Offence and Have Been Offered "Diversion", "Restorative Justice" or "Alternative Measures"
    ...ion program or through restorative justice might include making an apology to the victim, doing community service, and taking part in counselling program ...nsel may <span class="noglossary">offer</span> you these sorts of programs to you even if you don't apply. If you have a minor, dated criminal record fro
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  • Len Marchand
    ...final terms of the IAP and served on the IAP Oversight Committee from 2007 to 2010. Len practiced exclusively in the area of residential school claims. | organization = Provincial Court of BC
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  • Etiquette for Criminal Matters for Law Students (1:XII)
    ...heard. If the court is not sitting at the time, the student should attempt to seek out the Crown Counsel who has conduct of the matter and identify thems ...and other court officials to locate the correct matter on list of matters to be called that day.
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  • My Partner Is Abusing Me and My Kids
    | text = '''Alert:''' Extensive changes to family law in British Columbia came into effect on March 18, 2013. ''[[JP B ...as transition houses, victim assistance programs and counselling services, to help victims of violence.
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  • How Do I Respond to a Family Law Action in the Supreme Court?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=defending}} ...indicating that you either agree with the claimant's claim or don't object to it,
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  • Form F38 Affidavit Desk Order Divorce
    ...erently depending on whether a joint or sole claim is involved, be careful to ensure you use the correct example. ==Where to find this form and any examples==
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  • I've Been Charged with a Criminal (or Youth) Offence and Have to Go to Court
    ...judge, or by <span class="noglossary">pleading</span> not guilty and going to trial. If you are found guilty at trial, you <span class="noglossary">will< ..., the police must provide reasonable access to a counsel of your choice or to legal aid.
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  • Form F37 Child Support Affidavit
    ...erently depending on whether a joint or sole claim is involved, be careful to ensure you use the correct example. ==Where to find this form and any examples==
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  • How Do I Find an Order or Another Court Document?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=other}} ...to find a copy of a document prepared in that court proceeding, such as a court order or an affidavit.
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  • How Do I Start Negotiations with My Spouse?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=alternatives}} ...le the best chance of maintaining a functioning relationship. It's easiest to start negotiations when everyone's emotions are relatively calm.
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  • How Do I Separate from My Spouse?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=marriage}} ...ourt papers or a written agreement to end the relationship, you don't need to see a lawyer or a judge, and there's no such thing as a "legal separation"
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  • A Debt Collector Is Harassing Me
    ...r creditors (people you owe money to) are allowed to take reasonable steps to collect the debt, including hiring a collection agent. However, a collectio * publishing or threatening to publish your name and failure to pay.
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  • How Do I Start Arbitration with My Spouse?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=alternatives}} ...only do it with their agreement. Of course, your ex isn't likely to agree to arbitration if they are still feeling pissed off about a recent <span class
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  • Introduction to Small Claims (20:I)
    ...enefits. This chapter of the manual only covers small claims at provincial court and the CRT’s small claims jurisdiction, not the accident claims jurisdic ...defence may be weakened, and you may be liable to pay costs and penalties to the other party. Reading this guide will help you be more prepared and mi
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  • 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
    ...oglossary">order</span> causes a problem for you, you can apply to a court to have those conditions changed. ..."[[I've Been Charged with a Criminal (or Youth) Offence and Have to Go to Court]]" in this Guide.)
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  • How Do I Fix an Error in an Order?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=other}} ...rical errors or omissions; applying to correct an order is not a short cut to an appeal of the order!
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  • How Do I Change Something in My Response to Family Claim or Counterclaim?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=defending}} ...formation below applies to claims in the Supreme Court, not the Provincial Court.
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  • How Do I Personally Serve Someone with Legal Documents?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=starting}} ...familylaw.lss.bc.ca/guides/mini/servingPCDocuments/index.php in Provincial Court] and <br/> [http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/guides/mini/howToServeDocsOutsid
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  • I Am the Executor or Administrator of an Estate
    ...ame into force on March 31, 2014. The Ministry of Justice provides answers to [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/about-bcs-justice-system/legisla If a person dies with a will, they normally appoint an ''executor'' to pay their debts and protect and distribute their property.
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  • Introduction to Law for Victims of Crime (4:I)
    ...their needs. This chapter will outline the avenues an individual can take to address being a victim of crime. ...lies deserve to be treated with compassion and respect, and have the right to be considered throughout the criminal justice system. In particular, the '
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  • How Do I Start a Family Law Action in the Provincial Court?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=starting}} ...-order-provincial-court-if starting a family law action<br/> in Provincial Court]
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  • Introduction to JP Boyd on Family Law
    Welcome to the fourth edition of ''JP Boyd on Family Law.'' ...yers, and includes a new section for this edition which talks about access to family justice.
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  • Limitation on Experts (12:IX)
    ...perts in a trial. As a result, claims will be resolved more efficiently in court. # For claims that are not considered to be fast track claims, there will be a maximum of three experts and expert r
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  • How Do I Get a Child's Views in a Report for the Court?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=other}} ==Children's views before the court==
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  • Why You Should Consider a Will
    ...tructions in the will. If you’re a parent, you can also appoint a guardian to care for any children under age 19 after your death. ...d is a family heirloom. Unless I put in writing who the ring should go to, I just know there’ll be a fight about it later.” <br/>– Maria, Nanaimo}
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  • Probating the Will
    ...ks and other asset holders, confirming that the executor has the authority to act for the estate. ...ail. Many documents must be filed with the probate registry of the Supreme Court of BC.
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  • Enforcing Support Orders and Agreements
    ...t. Unfortunately, some don’t make their payments. Learn what steps to take to enforce payments owed under a support order or agreement. ...g after he got into a new relationship. I filed my separation agreement in court and registered with the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program. They’ve c
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  • How Do I Respond to a Family Law Action in the Provincial Court?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=defending}} ...e at provincial court registries or online. A copy may have been delivered to you with the Form 3 Application About a Family Law Matter.
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  • Motor Vehicle Violation Tickets (13:V)
    ...et”. This section provides information on Violation Tickets, including how to dispute a Violation Ticket. ...only required if a Violation Ticket is disputed. If you fail to appear in court for a Violation Ticket, your non-attendance is deemed not disputed and you
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  • How Do I Reply to an Interim Application in a Family Law Matter in the Supreme Court?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=interim}} ...n about what interim applications are, and how they are used in BC Supreme Court.
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  • Wills and Estates Issues in Family Law
    ''Wills and estates'' refers to the area of law that deals with the drafting and interpretation of wills, h <blockquote><tt>'''37''' (1) To be valid, a will must be</tt></blockquote>
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  • How Do I Change Something in My Notice of Family Claim?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=starting}} ...reme Court. This information is not applicable to claims in the Provincial Court.
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  • Being Asked to Be an Executor
    An '''executor''' is the person named in a '''will''' to carry out the instructions in the will. ...al costs and taxes, and then distributing the rest of the estate according to the instructions in the will.
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  • LSLAP's Use of This Chapter (8:XVI)
    * Prepare for an appeal to the General Division; * Assist a client with an appeal to the Minister of National Revenue;
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  • Etiquette for Criminal Matters (1:III)
    ...heard. If the court is not sitting at the time, the accused should attempt to seek out the Crown Counsel who has conduct of the matter and identify thems ...will proceed with the shortest matters first; priority will also be given to matters for which the accused and their counsel are present. Do not interru
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  • The Bank Is Threatening Foreclosure on My Home
    ...rs</span>'' (behind) in your payments and demanding that you bring them up to date. ...hould get legal advice right away. Then, try to negotiate with the lender to see if you can arrange manageable repayment terms.
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  • Responding to Divorce Proceedings
    ...ve two choices: do nothing or respond. Learn what’s involved in responding to divorce proceedings in BC. ...[https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/the-divorce-act-is-changing changes to the ''Divorce Act''] that took effect on March 1, 2021.
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  • Canada’s Legal System
    ...f a crime, they face legal consequences ranging from a discharge to a fine to time in jail. ...erty. Family law is another kind of civil law. The purpose of civil law is to make sure that we are fair in our dealings with each other.
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  • Being a Witness
    ...urt case, you may be called as a '''witness'''. Learn your rights and what to expect. ...ourt make the right decision. If you receive a document that says you have to be a witness in a trial, it’s because you have important information abou
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  • Human Rights and Discrimination Protection
    ...t you from discrimination. Learn what it covers, and steps you can take if someone discriminates against you. '''Discrimination''' is when someone treats you differently because of who you are in a way that puts you at a d
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  • I Want to Help a Friend or Relative Manage Their Affairs
    ...e I become incapable]]. If the person needs help with making decisions due to a condition that has affected their mental capability, some of the options ...would allow your friend or relative to appoint one or more representatives to assist in making the following:
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  • Provincial (Family) Court
    ...Court'''). There are advantages to using this court instead of BC Supreme Court. Learn what’s involved at each stage. ...t [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/enews/enews-27-04-2021 new Provincial Court Family Rules] that took effect on May 17, 2021 and amendments since then.
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  • Applying for an Interim Order in a Family Law Case in Supreme Court
    ...ent issues. Learn the process for making an interim application in Supreme Court. ...y of the court documents. She filed something in reply, and we’re going to court in a month.” <br>– Elias, Langley, BC
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  • Responding to a Court Proceeding in a Family Matter
    ...hand, if you only partly agree or completely disagree you ''must'' respond to the claim or you risk losing by default. ...the section on [[Starting a Court Proceeding in a Family Matter|Starting a Court Proceeding]].
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  • I Am Being Sued — What Should I Expect?
    ...laims Court or a Notice of Civil Claim if you are being sued in BC Supreme Court. Different forms are used in family disputes. ...,000 will no longer be dealt with in Small Claims Court. Instead claims up to $5,000 will be resolved in BC's new online [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resou
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  • How Do I Make a Priority Parenting Matter Application in the Provincial Court?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=interim}} ==Priority parenting matters in BC Provincial Court==
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  • How Do I Waive Filing Fees in the Supreme Court?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=starting}} ...supreme-court/get-order-waive-fees getting an order to waive <br/> Supreme Court fees]
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  • Dividing Property and Debts
    ...p ends, spouses often have to deal with their property and debt. They have to figure out who gets what and who pays for which debts. Learn what the law s ...redit card debt. We just separated a month ago. I learned that we each get to keep what we brought into the relationship. We’ll share paying off the de
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  • How Do I Get Out of Sharing My Assets?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=obligation}} ...either or both of them acquired after the date the couple married or began to live together, whichever came first.
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  • Foreclosure
    ..., the lender can go to court to take the property you mortgaged or sell it to pay the debt. This process is called '''foreclosure'''. ...provides part of the purchase price of the property. The borrower promises to pay the lender back, plus interest.
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  • How Do I Appeal an Interim Supreme Court Decision?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=appeals}} Interim orders are made in the Supreme Court by an associate judge or judge in chambers. Final orders are made by a judg
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  • How Do I Conduct Myself in Court at an Application?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=protocol}} ...ncial Court, hearings generally start at 9:30am. In the Supreme Court, the court day starts at 10:00am.
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  • Suing Someone in Small Claims Court
    To sue in Small Claims Court, you file a “notice of claim” in court, and then let the party you’re suing know about it. Learn the steps in th ===What claims you can bring in Small Claims Court===
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  • Which Area of Law Does My Problem Fall Under?
    {{Template: Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information TOC}} ...pute is when one person owes another person money. One good starting point to learn more is the section on civil law on the [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/r
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  • How Do I Hire a Parenting Coordinator?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=alternatives}} ...ts do not need a parenting coordinator if they have a demonstrated ability to solve parenting disputes by agreement.
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  • How Do I Appeal a Provincial Court Decision?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=appeals}} ...l Review Procedure Act''. This information is about appeals to the Supreme Court.
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  • Mediation, Collaborative Negotiation, and Arbitration
    ...llaborative negotiation, or arbitration to resolve issues without going to court. ...s [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/enews/enews-27-04-2021 new Provincial Court Family Rules] that took effect on May 17, 2021.
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  • Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
    ...re collecting your personal information. Learn about the laws allowing you to access this information and limiting how it can be collected, used, and dis ...nizations, like local governments, schools, and hospitals. It also applies to bodies that govern professions in the province, like the College of Physici
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  • Couples Who Are Not Spouses: Your Income, Support and Property Rights
    ...less than two years, that’s not the case. I have a harder path to asking a court for a share of the property."<br>– Serena, Kimberley, BC ...orce Act''] defines a spouse as either of two people who are '''married''' to each other.
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  • How Do I Schedule a Family Management Conference for Hearing?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=other}} ...ous Families course. The registry will let you know what steps you have to take.
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  • Challenging a Will
    ...d. In such cases you may be able to challenge it. There are different ways to do this. Learn about some common grounds for challenging a will, and what� ...’re unhappy with what they left you in their will, you can challenge it in court. You may feel you didn’t receive a fair share. Or maybe they didn’t lea
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  • Introduction to Spousal Support
    ...[https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/the-divorce-act-is-changing changes to the ''Divorce Act''] that took effect on March 1, 2021. ...ouse (the payor) to the other (the recipient) after separation. It’s meant to:
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  • Marriage Agreements and Cohabitation Agreements
    ...each of us will keep what we own before we start living together and want to put this in writing.”<br>– Levi, Campbell River, BC ...at will happen during the relationship if problems arise. The main goal is to head off future conflict.
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  • You Have Been Appointed as an Attorney
    ...e been an attorney under a power of attorney before. That’s why ''Managing Someone Else's Money'' was created. This guide will help you understand what you ca ...t those are. It also offers tips to help you avoid problems, and resources to find more information.
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  • How Do I Get Out of Paying Child Support?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=obligation}} ...Agreements like that are not upheld by the courts. It is the court's duty to ensure that after separation parents make appropriate financial arrangement
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  • I Have Been Dismissed (Fired) without Just Cause
    *'''Union members:''' If you belong to a union, your union representatives can file a grievance on your behalf. Th ...glossary">order</span> that you be reinstated, along with lost pay. See "[[I am being discriminated against or sexually harassed]]" in this Guide.
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  • Family Law Act
    ...i.ca/t/8q3k CanLII], a free website that lets you search Canadian laws and court decisions. The ''Family Law Act'' covers these basic subjects: The ''Family Law Act'' applies to:
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  • I Have a Family Problem and I Want to Resolve It out of Court
    ...has extensive, updated coverage of [[Resolving Family Law Problems out of Court]]. <br> ...ved out of court. However, legal advice or assistance is usually important to making fair agreements.
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  • Claims Involving Out-of-province Insurers or Accidents (12:XIII)
    ...Tolofson v Jensen''], 1994 CanLII 44 (SCC), in Canada, the substantive law to be applied in torts is the law of the place where the activity occurred, ra ...content of that law. This is often supported by expert opinion evidence in court.
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  • How the Law Works in Canada
    {{Template: Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information TOC}} Often when someone talks about a law, they are referring to legislation, which are laws passed by governmental legislative bodies.
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  • How Do I Start a Family Law Action in the Supreme Court?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=starting}} ...tFamilyCaseSC/apply/index.php starting a family law action <br/>in Supreme Court]
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  • Preparing a Will
    ...Even if your will is simple, there are rules that must be followed for it to be valid. If a will isn’t valid, a court may not grant probate and your wishes may not be honoured.
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  • I'm a Permanent Resident and Have Been Charged with a Criminal Offence
    {{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}}When someone who is not a Canadian citizen is charged with a criminal offence, immigrati You could lose your permanent resident status and you could be deported to your country of origin if you are convicted of a serious crime.
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  • Introduction to Mental Health and Capacity (14:I)
    ...nd identifies potential test cases. See [[General_Legal_Help_Resources_(22:I)|'''Chapter 22: Referrals''']] for CLAS' contact information. ...ntation agreement, please consult [[Introduction to Adult Guardianship (15:I) | '''Chapter 15: Guardianship''']].
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  • How Do I Get a Needs of the Child Assessment?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=other}} ...a person, typically a psychologist, clinical counsellor, or social worker, to <span class="noglossary">assess</span> one or more of:
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  • Changing Your Name
    ...e my last name back to my maiden name. But, it turns out I don’t have to — I can just start using my maiden name again.”<br>– Jacinda, Abbotsford, B ...new name they want. But the change can’t cause embarrassment or confusion to anyone. It also can’t be objectionable or used for an improper purpose �
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  • How Do I Change a Family Law Agreement?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=agreements}} *''marriage agreements'', used when a couple plan to marry, and
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  • Deciding Who Will Move Out When You Separate
    ...move out? Learn your rights when deciding who goes and who stays — and how to enforce the decision. .... Now, I live downstairs and Melina lives upstairs while we figure out how to deal with our family issues.” <br>– Sergio, Maple Ridge, BC
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  • How Do I Get Married in British Columbia?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=marriage}} ...ch tool] to help you find a marriage licence issuer near you.) You'll have to provide government-issued photo identification, pay a fee of about $100, an
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  • Builders Liens
    ===A builders lien can help someone get paid for work or materials provided to a construction project=== ...''filed''' in the land title office, it becomes a charge against the title to the land which was improved by the work or materials.
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  • Children Born Outside Marriage
    ...law, a child born outside of marriage is treated the same as a child born to married parents. However, there are some implications for parents and other ...t [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/enews/enews-27-04-2021 new Provincial Court Family Rules] that took effect on May 17, 2021.
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  • First Nations and Wills (16:X)
    ...the Minister has approved the will or a court has granted probate pursuant to the ''Indian Act''. ...by an Indian in which they indicate their wishes or intention with respect to the disposition of their property upon [their] death”. “Instrument” i
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  • How Do I Get Divorced?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=marriage}} ...his order you have to start a court proceeding. (Only married spouses need to get divorced; the relationships of unmarried spouses are over when they sep
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  • Rules Promoting Settlement in Family Matters
    ==Resolving a court proceeding without a trial is still possible== ...oesn’t mean you will be going to court. The majority of cases settle prior to trial.
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  • Enduring Power of Attorney
    An '''enduring power of attorney''' allows you to appoint someone you trust to make financial and legal decisions for you in case you become mentally inca ...oney can become difficult. It’s wise to consider in advance who you’d like to handle your financial decisions — big and small — for you.
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  • Young People and Criminal Law
    ...h controls how federal criminal laws (such as the ''Criminal Code'') apply to young people between ages 12 and 17. ...2-c-11.html The ''Charter of Rights and Freedoms'' guarantees basic rights to everyone in Canada] — including young people.
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  • How Do I Prepare an Affidavit?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=affidavits}} ...real difference). Because an affidavit is sworn to be true or is affirmed to be true, it is evidence of the facts that it sets out, just as if the facts
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  • Guardianship, Parenting Arrangements, and Contact
    ...s [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/enews/enews-27-04-2021 new Provincial Court Family Rules] that took effect on May 17, 2021. When parents separate, they have to make some basic decisions about their children. Where will they live? How w
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  • How Do I Get Out of Paying Spousal Support?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=obligation}} ...a spousal relationship, you must face the possibility that you might have to pay support when your relationship ends.
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  • How Do I Schedule a Judicial Case Conference for Hearing?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=other}} ...ormal meeting is facilitated by a judge or associate judge and is designed to help the parties resolve their claim, either in part or in full, through ag
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  • I'm Being Investigated by the Welfare Ministry
    ...at you have received welfare benefits you shouldn't have, they may ask you to repay them. The same applies for the Administering Authority for welfare on ...se of the deduction, or if the deduction puts your health or the health of someone else in your family at risk).
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  • Getting Married in British Columbia
    ...knot. Congratulations! Learn the legal requirements and the steps involved to get married in British Columbia. ...r marriage registered. After that, we’ll receive our marriage certificate. I can’t wait until we can put the 'Just Married' sign on the back of our ca
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  • How to Prepare For and Conduct a Non-custodial Sentencing Hearing as a Law Student (1:App D)
    * There is anything the accused could demonstrate to cause the Crown to soften its position; and / or * A delay of the hearing would be advantageous to the accused.
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  • Checklist for Employment Law (9:III)
    ...provincial or federal jurisdiction and make a list of which statutes apply to the employee. ...st | Section V.C.1: Termination of Employment Checklist]] before returning to this list.
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  • How Do I Find Case Law?
    {{Template: Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information TOC}} ...ourts. Related case law will also help your argument since the courts look to past cases on the same legal topic for guidance in making decisions. Case l
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  • Separation and Separation Agreements
    ...hip is very difficult. There are many issues to work through and decisions to make. But this practical step can help: preparing an agreement about the fa ...ere aren’t any filing fees. And it will be enforceable like a court order. I’m glad we did this! Now we both understand what our rights and obligation
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  • Practice Recommendations on Criminal Law for Law Students (1:XIII)
    ..., to counsel a client to lie under oath or knowingly have a client testify to a falsehood. ...re that the accused person understands the consequences and risks of going to trial, any possible defence they may have, and the difficulties in raising
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  • How Do I Find My Ex?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=starting}} In general, people need to find their ex for two reasons:
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  • Desk Order Divorce: The Do-It-Yourself Divorce Process
    ...on the issues of parenting, support and property, there’s a fast-track way to get a divorce. Learn how you can apply for a '''desk order divorce'''. ...le to get a desk order divorce. It cost us around $500, and we didn’t have to go in front of a judge.” <br>– Roya, Terrace, BC
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  • Introduction to Child Support
    ...he children. Learn about '''child support''', how it’s calculated, and how to get it. ...[https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/the-divorce-act-is-changing changes to the ''Divorce Act''] that took effect on March 1, 2021.
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  • Enforcing Family Law Agreements
    ...you want to have a way of making the other party do what they're supposed to do. ...ments for the payment of child support and spousal support. The BCFMA used to be called FMEP, and may still be called that since it operated for decades
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  • Child Protection and Removal
    When someone reports that a child has been abused or is at risk, this sets a legal proce ...e worker can remove the child from the home. They don’t need a court order to do so.
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  • How Do I Prepare for My First Meeting with a Lawyer?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=miscellaneous}} ...is a chance the lawyer <span class="noglossary">will</span> be starting a court proceeding on your behalf. So make sure you either have this information at
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  • Collections by Strata Corporations (22:IX)
    == A. When Strata Lot Owners are Indebted to the Strata Corporation == === 1. How Strata Lot Owners Become Indebted to the Strata Corporation ===
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  • Outstanding Warrants and Welfare
    ...be able to get welfare benefits. Learn when this rule applies, and options to deal with an outstanding warrant. ...is a '''warrant''' for your arrest anywhere in Canada, you may not be able to get welfare in BC. It depends on the type of offence involved.
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  • I Don't Have Enough Money to Pay My Debts
    ...orse when you try to ignore the debt and your creditors (the people trying to collect from you). ...see if you can get a ''consolidation loan'' from your bank or credit union to put all the debts together at a lower interest rate than you are now paying
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  • Making a Contract
    ...ntract'''. Given how common contracts are in our daily lives, it’s helpful to know something about how they are created. ...one of the parties fails to do what it promised, the other can ask a court to enforce the contract.
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  • Chapter Seven Resources and Appendix in Legal Issues in Residential Care
    | width="20%" | No/ May(i)/ Yes/ Yes (i) If specified, or if needed to carry out duties <br/>
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  • Making a Purchase
    ...'''contract'''. A contract is a legally enforceable agreement. As parties to the agreement, you and the seller have certain legal rights and obligations ...The term ‘discount’ gave me the impression I was getting a bargain price. I wasn’t. That’s misleading advertising." <br>- Winston, Delta
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  • How Do I Appeal a Final Supreme Court Decision?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=appeals}} A final decision of the Supreme Court is made by a judge following trial or by the agreement of the parties witho
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  • How Do I Substitutionally Serve Someone with Legal Documents?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=starting}} ...Court Family Rules requires that a person being sued be notified about the court proceeding and be formally served with copies of the Notice of Family Claim
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  • If You Have a Problem with a Doctor
    ...octor or about a doctor’s conduct, there are steps you can take. Learn how to make a complaint about a doctor. ...tion or the treatment received, '''talk to the doctor''' about the problem to see if you can work it out.
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  • Immigration Appeals (18:XI)
    ...ive special relief on the basis of humanitarian and compassionate grounds (i.e. equitable grounds), considering all the circumstances of the case and es ...s and the application is refused, the citizen or PR can appeal the refusal to the immigration appeal division. Appeals must be made within '''30 days'''
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  • Separating and Getting Divorced
    ...their relationship is over and there are no other steps that must be taken to legally end things. When people are married, on the other hand, their relat ...hapter applies just as much to people in same-sex relationships as it does to people in opposite-sex relationships. There is no difference between how th
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  • I Was Harassed or Assaulted by the Police
    *arresting or detaining someone without reasonable grounds, ...appropriate in your circumstances. In some cases, it might be appropriate to file a complaint or lawsuit in two or three of these forums. However, in ca
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  • Adoption of a Child
    ...ansfer of parental rights and responsibilities for a child from one family to another. Learn what’s involved in adopting a child or placing a child for There are different ways to adopt a child in BC.
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  • Small Claims Mediation (20:X)
    ...r $10,000, was repealed effective January 1st, 2019. Parties are also free to meditate on their own. See [[Choosing_the_Proper_Forum_for_Small_Claims_(20 This rule applies to all registries except the Vancouver (Robson Square) court registry. See [[Choosing_the_Proper_Forum_for_Small_Claims_(20:IV)|Section
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  • How Do I Divide Our CPP Pensions after We're Divorced?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=miscellaneous}} ...alculate the amount of monthly CPP benefit payments each person will begin to receive when they reach the age of 65, or earlier if they choose, or later
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  • Overview of Adult Guardianship and Incapacity (15:III)
    ...I_Report_on_Common-Law_Tests_of_Capacity_FINAL.pdf), which covers capacity to do the following: * Form the intention to live separate and apart from a spouse
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  • Young People and the Law
    |align="left"|Can go to work with consent of parent or '''guardian''' ||align="center"|12 |align="left"|Can go to work without needing consent of anyone ||align="center"|16
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  • Federal Driving Offences (13:X)
    ...a motor vehicle in a manner that is dangerous to the public having regard to all of the circumstances (''Criminal Code'' s 320.13 (1)). The consequences ....13 (2)) is also a hybrid offence. On indictment, the individual is liable to imprisonment for a term not more than 14 years (s 320.2 (a)) The minimum pu
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  • Defending Yourself Against a Criminal Charge
    ...inal offence and you cannot afford a lawyer or get legal aid, you may have to defend yourself. Learn your rights and what’s involved. ...re innocent'''. As you walk into the court, the judge should be thinking, "I presume this person is innocent."
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  • Starting a Court Proceeding in a Family Matter
    ...ence you need, and take the other steps necessary to bring your proceeding to a judge at trial. ...ou should read this section together with the section on [[Responding to a Court Proceeding in a Family Matter]].
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  • Enforcing Orders, Awards and Agreements Involving Children
    |link = [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/court-orders/change-order-or-set-aside-agreement-made-bc/when-can-you-change-orde ...award or agreement so that everyone does the things the rules require them to do.
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  • Driving While Prohibited
    ...ovince, by the police, or by a driving conviction. It is a driving offence to '''drive while prohibited'''. * You haven’t paid money owing under a court order relating to a vehicle accident you were involved in.
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  • Introduction to Family Violence
    ...ourt system, or all of these resources as needed. Learn steps you can take to stay safe and protect yourself and your family. ...s [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/enews/enews-27-04-2021 new Provincial Court Family Rules] that took effect on May 17, 2021.
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  • Family Law Glossary (3:App A)
    ...vice, the Court may make an order providing for service in some other way (i.e. by letter, advertisement, e-mail, Facebook message, other online methods ...ty under Part 5 of the ''Family Relations Act'' if proceedings began prior to March 18, 2013.
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  • Mental Health Act: Consent to Medical Treatment (14:VI)
    The following subsections apply '''only''' to patients voluntarily admitted to a mental health facility or voluntarily receiving treatment from a health c == A. Adult’s Right to Consent ==
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  • Spousal Support Arrears
    ...to pay all of the spousal support they are required to pay, a debt begins to accumulate. The debt owing is called the payor's ''arrears'' of spousal sup ...e support, while the ''recipient'', will want the court to force the payor to pay what's owing.
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  • Immigration Removal Orders (18:X)
    ...ion. However, officers retain a measure of discretion in deciding whether to issue an exclusion order, restrict entry or allow entry for examination. S ...asking CBSA to defer the removal or by applying for a stay to the Federal Court pending determination of a judicial review or H&C application. Those who a
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  • Assets of Couples (3:IX)
    ...force. Please view an older version of this manual if the ''FRA'' applies to your matter. ...of Court. It operates on the presumption that spouses are equally entitled to family property and equally responsible for family debt (s 81). It also pro
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  • Immigration and Refugee Board (18:VII)
    The Immigration Division deals with (i) detention reviews and (ii) admissibility hearings. ...) presents the case to detain the person concerned, unless an alternative to detention exists.
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  • Marriage Agreements
    ...may arise if the marriage breaks down, but they can also deal with how day-to-day things will be handled during the marriage. ...courts if someone tries to avoid or change an obligation they have agreed to.
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  • My Employer Isn't Paying My Wages
    ...entitled to additional pay for the excess hours. You may also be entitled to pay for statutory holidays. If you can't resolve a problem relating to unpaid wages directly with your employer, you generally have two options fo
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  • Diversion Application and Sample Letter (1:App C)
    ''Provincial Court''<br /> ''Court Address Location''
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  • How Do I Make an Interim Application in a Family Law Matter in the Supreme Court?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=interim}} |resourcetype = self-help guides for getting an interim Supreme Court family order
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  • Possession of Marijuana
    ===It’s legal to possess marijuana — in small quantities=== ...rry '''up to 30 grams of cannabis in public'''. Privately, you can have up to 1,000 grams — four plants’ worth — in your home.
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  • Uncontested Divorce (3:V)
    ...uments that they will need. A person handling their own divorce is advised to get a copy of the documents and instructions from Self-Counsel Press. ...ebration of the marriage. In some areas of the world, it may be difficult to obtain an official government document.
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  • Legal Aid Representation
    ...free legal aid <span class="noglossary">representation</span> (a lawyer to take your case) for financially eligible clients facing some types of [http://ww *go to jail,
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  • Canadian Human Rights Act (6:IV)
    .../eng/const/page-3.html#docCont Constitution Act, 1867]''. The CHRA applies to both public and private bodies, as well as individuals. It covers federal d ...respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. These grounds apply to all activities covered by the ''[https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/h
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  • Powers of Attorney and Representation Agreements
    One day, you may need someone to help you make decisions concerning your health care, legal affairs, or fina ===With a power of attorney, you can appoint someone to manage your legal and financial affairs===
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  • The Rights of Children and Youth in Family Law Matters
    ...'' or ''spouses''. While adults who fit into these categories are entitled to ask for orders about decision-making and parenting time, if they can't reac ...d cared for in the best possible way, and it's children who have the right to the best possible arrangements for their parenting after their parents sepa
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  • Court Procedures in Family Law (3:XV)
    ...l rule of thumb is that the Court will not order child support retroactive to more than three years from the date of the application (''DBS v SRG'', 2006 ...d support payments payable under a judgment or an agreement filed with the court under s 148(2) or 163(3) of the ''FLA''.
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  • Criminal Records & Record Suspensions
    ...n their '''criminal record'''. Learn about criminal records, including how to apply for a '''record suspension''' (formerly a pardon). Breaking a provincial law doesn’t lead to a criminal record. For example, you won’t have a criminal record because
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  • Same Sex Relationships and Issues Affecting Transgender and Transsexual People
    ...is rarely a relevant factor in the court’s analysis. The courts’ responses to family law matters involving LGBTQ individuals are outlined below. .../ barbara findlay QC], a tireless advocate for queer rights, from a speech to the [http://www.cba.org/bc/home/main/ Canadian Bar Association British Colu
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  • Duties of a Personal Representative (16:XII)
    The basic duties of an Executor/Administrator are to: * Gather papers relating to assets and ascertain the value of the assets (by way of an inventory, takin
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  • Disputes with ICBC (12:VI)
    ...utes, and liability and damages disputes) '''''were under review at the BC Court of Appeal.''''' :(a) subject to subsection (2), does not result in a serious impairment [(defined in s 101(
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  • How Small Claims Proceed (20:VIII)
    ...nticipate how your claim will proceed and which rules will apply, find the court location where your claim will be heard and the heading that best describes The length of time it will take to resolve a claim depends on:
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  • Small Claims Payment Hearing Checklist (20:App K)
    ...earing to propose a payment schedule or changes to a payment schedule. Due to COVID-19, the procedure has changed. Please consult https://www.provincialc ...and file a summons in Form 12 at the registry: http://www.smallclaimsbc.ca/court-forms.
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  • Collaborative Negotiation
    ...as child specialists and financial specialists, who are called upon as the need arises during the collaborative process. ...e and mental health problems, in a far more constructive way than going to court. It is, in my view, one of the best possible ways of resolving family law d
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  • The Court System for Family Matters
    ...ople bring before them. The Court of Appeal only hears appeals. It listens to arguments about why a trial judge may have made the wrong decision about a ...als with a limited variety of issues and claims. The Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal are our province's superior courts and can deal with all issues a
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  • Seniors' Rights and Elder Abuse
    When someone in a trusted relationship with an older person does something that harms or ===You have the right to live in the manner you wish and free of elder abuse===
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  • Married Spouses and the Law on Marriage
    ...iage and divorce, while only the provincial governments have the authority to pass laws dealing with the mechanics of how marriages are performed. ...' both spouses must have the mental capacity, at the time of the ceremony, to ''understand'' the nature of the ceremony and the rights and responsibiliti
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  • Chapter Seven Legal Issues in Residential Care References
    #HCCCFA, s. 19 (1) (a) (i). ###(b) the obligations the adult owes to his or her dependants;
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  • Family Law Trials in Provincial Court
    ...re unable to settle your case to your satisfaction, however, you will need to prepare for trial. ...nes set out in the rules of court (the [http://canlii.ca/t/b8rn Provincial Court Family Rules]). Some of these deadlines occur months before the trial date.
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  • Case Conferences in a Family Law Matter
    ...w.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1627 Family Management Conferences in Provincial Court] ...udge, usually for purposes relating to the management or settlement of the court proceeding.
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  • Learning about Family Law
    * ''[[Family Law Act]]'': This BC law applies to all couples (married and unmarried). ...t]]'': This federal law applies to married couples only (or those who used to be married).
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  • Mental Capacity for Adult Guardianship (15:III)
    ...ty or impairment is not conclusive of their mental capabilities. Capacity to make a legally binding decision depends upon the type of decision at hand. ...I_Report_on_Common-Law_Tests_of_Capacity_FINAL.pdf), which covers capacity to do the following:
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  • Enforcement of a Small Claims Judgment (20:XVII)
    ...description of a non-monetary order. The registry will compare it with the court record for accuracy and it will then be signed and ready for pick-up or mai ...and letter should warn that, if payment is not received by a certain date (i.e., 10 days later), other enforcement proceedings will be pursued.
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  • Behaviour, Boundaries and Privacy after Separation
    ...e legal consequences in a lot more detail, but this section is first going to talk about the importance of boundaries and good behaviour after separation ...n this plotline &mdash; ''Marriage Story'' and ''War of the Roses'' spring to mind &mdash; but these are fairly awful stories. What we don't have scripts
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  • Leasing a Car
    ...rent and use someone else’s property. A lease can last from several months to several years. At the start of a lease, you make an initial payment. You may also have to pay a security deposit. After that, you make monthly payments.
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  • LSLAP Manual
    ...mbia. Clicklaw Wikibooks and LSLAP have joined efforts to bring the Manual to the Clicklaw Wikibooks platform. ...reading this Manual should always seek independent legal advice particular to their circumstances.'''
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  • Exceptions to the Child Support Guidelines
    ...ed under the [[Child Support Guidelines]] tables. These are the exceptions to the Guidelines. ...But unless one of the Guidelines exceptions applies, the court is unlikely to uphold an agreement that provides for a child support payment that signific
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  • Understanding the Legal System for Family Law Matters
    ...where all legal problems are resolved in court by a judge after listening to lawyers arguing about the law. ...people often experience in resolving their legal problems, in the [[Access to Family Justice]] section.
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  • Preparing a Will and Estate Planning
    ...tructions in the will. If you’re a parent, you can also appoint a guardian to care for any children under age 19 after your death. ...he property of the joint survivor when you die (we explain some exceptions to this rule shortly).
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  • Power of Attorney Questions & Answers
    {{REVIEWEDPLS | reviewer = [[Kevin Smith]]|date= January 2018}}{{Managing Someone Else's Money TOC}}==What is a power of attorney?== ...er of attorney''', your friend Martina can give you the legal authority to take care of her money and property. That authority will continue if Martina bec
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  • Governing Legislation and Resources for Criminal Law (1:II)
    ...e annotations on the section a client is charged with provide a good place to start regarding identifying the elements of the offence. * Christopher Bentley, ''Criminal Practice Manual: a Practical Guide to Handling Criminal Cases'' (Scarborough, Ont: Carswell, 2000).
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  • Missing Persons and Abductions (4:IX)
    According to the National Center for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains (NCMPUR), ...ing information on an individual's whereabouts are unsuccessful, reporting to police is the best next step. You can expect the following from police when
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  • Mental Health Law and Legal Rights (14:IV)
    .... There may be strict deadlines for these applications, so it is important to avoid delay in these cases. ...on cannot work because of mental health issues, the person may be entitled to employment insurance, disability benefits, or CPP disability benefits, or W
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  • Impaired Driving
    ...l issues, as well as significant penalties if you’re convicted. Learn what to expect if you’re charged with impaired driving. ...c320.14_smooth the ''Criminal Code'']) applies instead of — or in addition to — BC law.
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  • Cohabitation and Living Together Agreements
    ...l requirement for people to sign a cohabitation agreement when they decide to live together. ...time they ''cohabit'', but cohabitation agreements are most often intended to address the issues that might arise if their relationship breaks down.
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  • Responding to a Small Claim (20:VI)
    If a party is responding to a claim over $5,000, proceed to '''Section VI.B.: Possible Strategies'''. ...ys) complete a Dispute Response Form and provide the Dispute Response Form to the tribunal. CRT forms can be accessed on their website at https://civilre
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  • Owning a Condominium
    ...of the common property. Every owner can use the common property. They have to follow the bylaws and rules setting out how they can use it. ...ly, the strata bylaws set the procedure the strata corporation must follow to access common property through an owner’s strata lot and make repairs.
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  • Newcomers to Canada and Family Law
    ...] provides information, summary advice, referrals and legal representation to low-income immigrants and refugees. The Legal Services Society also publish ...es in concepts and language between ''family law'' and ''immigration law'' to start.
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  • Resolving Family Law Problems in Court
    ...e trial, and completing a trial. For Provincial Court trials, please refer to the resources on Legal Aid BC's Family Law website, posted at the end of th ...a Court Proceeding in a Family Matter|responding to a proceeding]], going to [[Case Conferences in a Family Law Matter|case conferences]], making [[Inte
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  • Marriage (3:III)
    ...oidable, meaning the marriage is valid until an order is made by the Court to annul the marriage. In the past, spouses had to be of opposite sexes. This has been found to be unconstitutional (see [http://canlii.ca/t/1jdhv ''Reference re Same Sex
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  • Parents
    ...properly, to be provided with food, shelter, healthcare and clothing, and to be nurtured toward adulthood in the best way possible. ...nd those they don't, and discusses the two most common issues parents have to deal with, child support and parenting children.
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  • Parenting Coordination
    ...ies who work with parents over a lengthy term of between six and 24 months to resolve parenting problems as they arise, help parents put the needs and in ...parated parents who get along relatively well with each other and are able to problem-solve and work their way through disagreements on their own.
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  • Family Law Mediation
    | resourcetype = an <span class="noglossary">answer</span> to the question ...ion process intended to help people settle legal problems without going to court.
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  • Renting a Home
    ...known as a '''tenant'''. If you own a home or apartment and you rent it to someone else, you are a '''landlord'''. ...at [https://rentingitright.ca/ rentingitright.ca]. In it, you’ll learn how to search for housing, put together a strong rental application, and safely si
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  • Motor Vehicle Law at the Roadside (13:III)
    ...such stops. '''The fact that you are driving on a public highway is enough to justify a vehicle stop.''' ...ights and Freedoms, Part I of the Constitution Act, 1982, being Schedule B to the Canada Act 1982 (UK)'', 1982, c 11 [''Charter'']. However, these checks
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  • Adult Guardianship (15:V)
    ..., a person or the Public Guardian and Trustee (the “PGT”) may be appointed to manage the legal, financial and/or personal and health care decisions for a ...an adult who has been declared incapable of making those decisions by the Court.
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  • Guardianship in BC: Committeeship (15:VII)
    ...All committees, whether an individual or the PGT, are legally authorized to make decisions for the patient. ...a “court order committeeship” while one created under the AGA is referred to as a “statutory process committeeship”. These are not technical or leg
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  • The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines
    | resourcetype = a detailed user's guide to ...wyers, mediators, arbitrators and judges often use the Advisory Guidelines to figure out how much spousal support should be paid, and how long spousal su
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  • Guardianship, Parenting Arrangements and Contact
    ...t Rome. Although guardianship can be hard to define, it's probably easiest to think of guardianship as the full bundle of rights and duties involved in c ...onsibilities and parenting time, and about contact, which is the time that someone who isn't a guardian may have with a child.
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  • Indigenous Families
    ...s briefly. However, for more complete information I strongly encourage you to consult with a family law lawyer who has expertise in Aboriginal legal issu This section looks at issues specific to Aboriginal people that relate to the care and control of children, calculating the amount of child and spous
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  • How Do I Change My Name after Marriage or Divorce?
    {{JP Boyd on Family Law How Do I TOC|expanded=miscellaneous}} * someone wants to change the name of a child following separation,
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  • Enforcing Orders in Family Matters
    ...nd by, when someone fails to honour their obligations, steps must be taken to ensure their compliance and enforce the order. ...ers for parenting time and contact. This section also looks at contempt of court applications.
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  • Dividing Property and Debt in Family Law Matters
    | link = [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1639 How to divide property and debts] ...t agree, one or either of them will likely start court proceedings and the court will make an order dividing their property and debt for them.
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  • Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:VI)
    ...of the ''AGA''; s 34 and 35 of the ''PAA''; s 31 of the ''RAA''; and s 17 to 19 of the ''PGTA''. ...summary of the law and practical guidelines on how to identify and respond to situations of abuse or neglect. This guide is produced by
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  • Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:VIII)
    ...lies: Part 3 of the AGA; s 34 and 35 of the PAA; s 31 of the RAA; and s 17 to 19 of the PGTA. ...summary of the law and practical guidelines on how to identify and respond to situations of abuse or neglect. This guide is produced by
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  • Benefit Period of Employment Insurance (8:V)
    ...claim is filed within the first four weeks, it is automatically antedated to the first date of eligibility. ...d hence did not apply for EI until after the regular deadline. The Federal Court of Appeal upheld the previous decisions granting an antedate on the basis t
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  • Medical Malpractice
    ...s when a health care provider gives substandard treatment that causes harm to a patient. Learn your rights in getting medical care and what can constitut ===The legal duty to give proper medical care===
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  • Family Violence and Child Protection
    ...ily and Community Service Act) Rules, and may also be heard in the Supreme Court. ...have a legal duty to take steps, including possibly seeking court orders, to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
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  • Introduction to Family Law in British Columbia
    ...never had to deal with the legal system before and for people who are new to Canada. ...the Legal System for Family Law Matters]] has a more complete introduction to family law and resolving family law disputes in BC.
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  • Changing Family Law Orders, Awards and Agreements Involving Children
    ...used to describe when something new has happened that may justify a change to an order, award or agreement. ...an order. An order can only be varied by a new order, usually by the same court that made the original order.
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  • Know Your Rights (Legal Information for Indigenous People)
    ...se sections are where your legal rights come from: right to silence, right to a lawyer, right against unreasonable searches, etc. ...have jobs to do. However, with each of these agencies you are well advised to know your rights before you speak.
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  • Recourse to the Courts (22:XVI)
    == A. Matters That the Court May Determine at First Instance == ...ermine strata property claims and disputes. The CRT also has the authority to handle strata disputes between owners of strata lots and corporations for a
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  • Divorce and the Law on Getting Divorced
    ...order of the court. Without a divorce order, a couple will remain married to each other, no matter how long they've been separated from one another, unt ...process, in enough detail that you can get your own divorce without having to hire a lawyer.
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  • Crime Victim Assistance Program (4:III)
    ...'' allow previously adjudicated claims under the old Act to be transferred to the new Act for ongoing administration and for any further reviews. It is important to remember that, that unlike under the old Act, a person cannot be awarded da
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  • Adopting Children
    ...ons, and liabilities, as if they are, and always had been, legal strangers to the child. ...tranger through an agency. The first kind can be handled privately through court. The second kind requires the involvement of the provincial Ministry for Ch
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  • The Residential Tenancy Act (19:I)
    ...ancy in the clearest and lowest-conflict manner possible. This guide seeks to provide basic legal information, including the rights and responsibilities ...', SBC 2002, c 77 [''MHPTA''] is a counterpart to the ''RTA'' that applies to owners of manufactured homes who rent the site on which their homes sit.
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  • Name Changes (3:XIV)
    Note the Court decision in [http://canlii.ca/t/1g6ph ''Trociuk v British Columbia (Attorne Any person may apply to change their own name.
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  • Divorce (3:IV)
    ...y law legislation in BC is the ''Family Law Act'' (''FLA''), which applies to people in all relationships. The reason there are two statutes governing th === 1. Supreme Court ===
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  • Clicklaw Wikibooks Contributor Guide
    ...sed in conjunction with the [[Clicklaw Wikibooks Style Guide]], which aims to help contributors produce consistent and clear language, layout, and format ...'re about to edit is part of the right wikibook title, and does not belong to a different wikibook?
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  • Changing Family Law Orders, Awards and Agreements Involving Spousal Support
    ...d by another agreement or, if the parties can't agree, be set aside by the court and replaced with an order about spousal support. ...rt depends on whether it is an order or agreement the court is being asked to change, or, in the case of an order, whether the order is an interim order
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  • Abuse and Neglect of Seniors or Those with Disabilities (4:VII)
    ...edication, censoring mail, invasion or denial of privacy, denial of access to visitors, and neglect. Many types of abuse, and some types of neglect, are ...dividuals who have suffered years of spousal abuse may also be susceptible to further neglect and abuse, such as financial abuse, by others.
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  • Family Relationships
    ...w problem. Some people are married, others have lived together long enough to qualify as spouses without being married, while others have had a child tog ...ships. Under the old common law, for example, a husband had the legal duty to provide his wife and children with shelter, food, and the other basic neces
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  • Resolving Family Law Problems out of Court
    |resourcetype = many links to information on ...ca/global/search?f=Alternatives+to+court%7cFamily+law&so=v alternatives to court]
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  • Qualifying for Employment Insurance (8:III)
    :(i) what amount shall be refunded under s. 96(4) to (10). ...an be appealed to the Federal Court of Appeal under s. 27 of the ''Federal Court Act'', RSC 1985, c. F-7.
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  • Family Law Arbitration
    ...cision resolving a legal dispute, after hearing the evidence and listening to the arguments of each party. ...lation]. Lawyers who are "family law arbitrators" are specially accredited to arbitrate family law disputes by the [http://www.lawsociety.bc.ca Law Socie
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  • Changing Orders in Family Matters
    |link = [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/court-orders/change-order-or-set-aside-agreement-made-bc/when-can-you-change-orde ...ip don't end with the final order. As time passes, final orders often need to be updated as circumstances change.
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  • Separation and the Law
    ...nclusion of a relationship, but a brief period of separation can also lead to reconciliation and the resumption of life. ...spouses'' and ''unmarried spouses'' &mdash; people who are legally married to each other, people who have lived together for two years or more in a "marr
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  • Agreements after Separation
    ...eement must be fair, and the parties must be able to get along well enough to negotiate the deal and then put it into <span class="noglossary">action</sp This section provides an introduction to separation agreements, discusses how separation agreements are formed, and
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  • Moving Away after Separation
    ...tionship with the other parent has ended. Cases involving parents who want to move were once relatively rare; now, it seems that every other case involve ...d in the same city. They can also be enormously consequential, like moving to a new city, a new province or a new country.
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  • Parenting Orders, Guardianship, and Contact (3:XI)
    ..., and wellbeing (DA, s 16(2)). For all further factors please see XI(B)(c)(i) Factors in Awarding Parenting Time or s 16(3) of the Divorce Act. ...e rights and responsibilities of a parent and there is no longer reference to “Custody”.
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  • Unmarried Spouses
    ...vorce Act]]'' only applies to married spouses, all of the rules that apply to unmarried relationships are in the ''Family Law Act''. ...leaving &mdash; a spousal relationship, and unmarried spouses' entitlement to government benefits. This section also talks about the legal issues involve
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  • Assignments in Bankruptcy
    ...get rid of their debts. The most common way for a debtor to go bankrupt is to voluntarily declare bankruptcy by making an “'''assignment in bankruptcy' * Client is so far in debt that they feel they have to “go bankrupt”, but does not know anything about the process.

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  • Causes of Action (20:App G)
    ...is easier to name superfluous causes of action on the notice of claim than to get the claim amended after filing it. The following causes of action may b ...aimants and Defendants should be aware of the defences. Below are defences to some of the more common causes of action.
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  • Discovery and Disclosure in Family Law
    ...including the information and documents that the other side intends to use to prove their case at trial. ...u need to prove in court for your case to be successful, and what you need to know about the other party’s case.
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  • The Law for Family Matters
    ...sources/fact_sheets/choosing_court.php choosing Provincial <br/>or Supreme Court] ...in Canada. It also talks about how to decide whether to begin a family law court proceeding under the ''[[Divorce Act]]'' or the ''[[Family Law Act]]''.
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  • Polyamorous Relationships
    ...ionships are tremendously diverse. They may include adults who are married to each other and adults who have had children together. They may include peop ...are entering or leaving a polyamorous relationship, you really must speak to a family law lawyer in your area for accurate information about how family
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  • Older People and the Law
    ...as they get older. These '''social security''' programs pay benefits when someone retires, becomes disabled, or loses a job. ...also helps those who can’t work because of sickness, or need time off work to care for an ill family member.
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  • You and Your Lawyer
    ...-lawyer/what-can-you-expect-your-lawyer-do What can you expect your lawyer to do?] ...nal conduct. Since many people involved in family law disputes haven't had to deal with lawyers before, this section is about your relationship with your
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  • Criminal Charges (1:IV)
    ..._of_Rights_and_Freedoms_(1:IX) | Section IX: Charter Issues]] with respect to arbitrary detention and unlawful arrest. #receive an appearance notice or a promise to appear from the police;
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  • ICBC and Personal Injury Claims (12:XII)
    ...ince administer these benefits. The following outlines the general process to be expected. ...these responsibilities, please see [[Introduction_to_Motor_Vehicle_Law_(13:I) | Chapter 13: Motor Vehicle Law]] of the LSLAP Manual.
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  • Family Law Trials in Supreme Court
    ...u are unable to settle your case to your satisfaction, you will need to go to trial. ...ines set out in the rules of court (the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Supreme Court Family Rules]''), some of which arise months before the trial date.
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  • Optional ICBC Insurance (12:XI)
    == A. Introduction to OICs == ...rom a private insurance company. The term OIC includes, but is not limited to policies providing coverage for excess third-party liability, excess own ve
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  • Property and Debt in Family Law Matters
    | link = [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1639 How to divide property and debts] ...Family Law Act'', the term ''spouses'' refers to married couples, but also to people who were living together in a marriage-like relationship for at leas
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  • Small Claims Settlement Conferences (20:XI)
    ...s and are mandatory for all cases for all cases barring select exceptions: i) motor vehicle accident cases where only liability for property damage is d ...a party attends but is unprepared, a judge may order the unprepared party to pay the other party’s reasonable costs (''SCR'', Rules 7(6) and 20(6)).
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  • Having Children with Assisted Reproduction
    ...looked at adoption. These days, with the help of technology, it's possible to have that child using donated eggs or sperm, or with the help of a surrogat Assisted reproduction relies on the help of other people to conceive a child. It is necessary when:
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  • Citizenship Grants: How to Become a Canadian Citizen (17:V)
    To be granted citizenship, applicants must meet the required qualifications (a ...cation for citizenship, or, in the case of a minor, has a person empowered to act on their behalf make the application
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  • Tenancy and Manufactured Homes (Formerly "Mobile Homes") (19:XV)
    The ''Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act, (MHPTA)'' applies to owners of manufactured home parks and owners of manufactured homes who rent ...hould also include information about the proportionate amount of increases to regulated utilities and local government levies. The inflation rate for eac
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  • Interim Applications in Family Matters
    ...ng and responding to <br/> applications for interim orders <br/>in Supreme Court] ...an ''interim application'' in court. If the family matter is in Provincial Court, interim orders can also come out of family management conferences or famil
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  • How to Apply for a Citizenship Grant (17:VI)
    Most applicants can now apply online to become Canadian citizens. More information on how you can apply online can ...ms provided by IRCC. The new forms are easy to understand and to complete. To order a citizenship application, consult the IRCC website see [[Governing L
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  • Protecting Property and Debt in Family Law Matters
    | link = [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1639 How to divide property and debts] ...in bankruptcy or by a creditor. Most of the time it only becomes important to protect property after a couple has separated.
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  • Mental Health Act: Involuntarily Admitted Patients (14:VII)
    ...e Supreme Court of British Columbia was set aside and standing was granted to the respondent (see [https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/1942 ...rehabilitated. It was determined that the province does not have the power to detain mental health patients indefinitely, where such procedural protectio
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  • Family Law Agreements
    ...gh cohabitation agreements and marriage agreements are sometimes also used to decide how a relationship will be managed. ...s of family law agreements and discusses some of the things you might wish to keep in mind when negotiating and drafting an agreement yourself.
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  • Children and Parenting after Separation
    }}When parents separate, they have to make decisions about four important issues: where the children <span class= * what happens when a parent wants to [[Moving Away after Separation|move away after separation]], with or withou
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  • Child Support
    ...d the income of the person paying support. While there are some exceptions to the Guidelines, the amount of child support payable is almost always set us ...eceive child support goes on social assistance, and the rights of children to claim child support. Child support for adult children is also discussed.
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  • Conditional Sales Contracts and Security Agreements (11:VI)
    ...ecessary for the lender or seller to take an interest in personal property to ensure the obligations of the borrower or purchaser are met. The legislatio ...rdless of the form of the agreement, even in agreements that do not appear to be security agreements, so long as it is creating a security interest in su
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  • Representation Agreements (15:V)
    ...port for capacity rather than assessments of incapacity, as the latter can take away an individual’s personal autonomy. ...ting a POA, a person with limited cognitive capacity may have the capacity to create an RA.
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  • Appeals in Worker's Compensation Claims (7:XII)
    ...80 days''' of the appeal being filed. The RD decision may then be appealed to an independent tribunal, the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (“'' ...aimed) or if there is a clear error or omission. The Board interprets this to mean that the reconsideration '''must be completed''', not just initiated,
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  • Review of Administrative Decisions for Public Complaints (5:III)
    ...decision. Before pursuing more drastic (and often expensive) avenues, try to locate this person and ensure that they have been provided with all relevan ...issions heard, and evidence required will all affect the choice of whether to pursue a resolution through the formal review process.
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  • Chapter Six Legal Issues in Residential Care References
    ...attorney. Online : http://whaleyestatelitigation.com/blog/2008/11/capacity-to-grant-or-revoke-power-of-attorney/ ...rmeaux v. Kicz (7 July 2000), Court File No. A-8757/2000 (Ontario Superior Court of Justice) at par.17.
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  • Spousal and Child Support (3:X)
    ...support always takes precedence over spousal support if a party’s ability to provide financial support is limited. ...Court will make orders superseding the provisions of an agreement in order to bring the obligations of parties in line with the requirements of statute.
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  • Family Violence in the Family Law Act and the Divorce Act
    ...try by court services and enforced under the ''Criminal Code'' in criminal court. ...other family member, but are enforced in family court rather than criminal court.
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  • Criminal Offences under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (2:III)
    ...“a person who is, or, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, appears to be less than 12 years old”. Section 13 of the ''Criminal Code'' states th ...“a person who is, or, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, appears to be, 12 years old or older, but less than 18 years old”.
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  • The Legislation on Family Law
    ...', which weren't written just for family law disputes but may still relate to your situation. There are also some international treaties that might apply ...same, there are significant differences between the two laws that you need to be aware of.
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  • Separating Emotionally
    ...solution. An understanding of the emotions involved in separation can help to reduce conflict and the cost of resolving the legal issues arising from sep ...lved in separation can impact on wrapping up the legal issues you may need to deal with.
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  • Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Legal Information (11:VIII)
    ...ttempt to limit the buyer’s default rights. There can be a variety of ways to get around such clauses. ...tail sale of new goods to a consumer, any term of a contract that purports to negate or in any way diminish the statutory conditions or warranties in ss
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  • Dealing with Debt (10:V)
    :'''NOTE:''' The following applies to individuals only. ...differ depending on the type of creditor, in particular if a debt is owed to the government.
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  • Basic Principles of Property and Debt in Family Law
    | link = [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1639 How to divide property and debts] ...gether in a marriage-like relationship for at least two years are presumed to:
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  • Access to Family Justice
    .../www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/fact_sheets/expect_from_lawyer.php what to expect from a lawyer] * apply equally to everyone.
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  • Dispute Resolution in Residential Tenancies (19:X)
    ...receipts if the tenant pays rent in cash. The Information Officer will not take on the role of an Arbitrator and will only explain the Legislation. ...dure are revised occasionally, be sure that you are relying on the most up to date version.
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  • Pleading Not Guilty and Criminal Trials (1:VII)
    ...Charter'' issues. If the accused is not prepared to decide whether or not to plead guilty or run a trial at the time of the hearing, the arraignment hea ...tnesses. It is essential for the self-represented accused or their counsel to note this information.
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  • Common Property and Common Assets (22:V)
    == A. Introduction to Common Property and Common Assets == ...s and strata corporations, often over whether a strata owner has the right to use it or who is responsible for repairs or maintenance. Generally, the res
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  • Motor Vehicle Offences for Drugs and Alcohol (13:IX)
    .... If the police do not administer the ASD right away, they may not be able to use the result's readings at trial. ...mandatory demand breath sample. There are some requirements for an officer to make a mandatory demand:
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  • Dispute Resolution for Tenants
    ...ave to hire an expensive lawyer and go to Small Claims Court or BC Supreme Court. Instead, you can request that a RTB arbitrator look at your case and make Arbitrators have the power to settle legal disputes on a range of topics. An arbitrator can:
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  • Privacy or Access to Information for Public Complaints (5:IV)
    ...but underlying it is the enormous difficulty jurists have found in coming to an understanding of what is meant and entailed by this right. ...e. The following provides a quick survey of the relevant privacy or access to information laws.
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  • Fundamentals of Canadian Law
    ...for society as a whole. They also aim to make sure there is a peaceful way to settle disputes. ...in Canada. European settlers brought the English and French legal systems to Canada. Today, most of the country follows laws rooted in English common la
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  • Complaints Concerning Police Conduct (5:V)
    ...ts are to be filed with the Police Complaint Commissioner, who forwards it to the IIO. For further information, please see: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/con ...how officers respond to mental health calls may result in the near future. To access the April 2022 report in its entirety, visit: https://www.leg.bc.ca/
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  • Strata Corporation Finances (22:VIII)
    == A. Introduction to Strata Corporation Finances == ...he owners to fulfill many of its duties. Funds are collected and allocated to the strata corporation’s operating fund, contingency reserve fund, or a s
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  • Children and the Law (3:XII)
    ...that the age of majority in B.C. is '''19''' years. Section 1 also applies to private documents, such as wills. A person’s age is determined by the pro ...An Act to amend the ''Criminal Code'' and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, 39th Parliament, 2nd Session, October 2007, effective May 1st,
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  • Family Violence
    ...harms that flow from such violence but also encourages legal professionals to be proactive in assessing the potential for it. ...y violence might be present, and if it appears to be, to assess the extent to which the family violence may adversely affect:
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  • Child Support Guidelines
    }}Often referred to as just "the Guidelines," the [http://canlii.ca/t/80mh Child Support Guidel ...'', the province the payor lives in, and the number of children support is to be paid for. The Guidelines cover pretty much every issue involved in calcu
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  • Criminal Law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1:IX)
    ...15 of the ''Charter'', in addition to the remedial section 24, is required to properly understand the constitutional guarantees that profoundly influence ...of illegally obtained evidence at trial, search and seizure, and the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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  • Disability and Causation in Workers' Compensation (7:IX)
    ...udents handling appeals should note that most causation disputes come down to matters of evidence, and the policies provide important guidance on what ev ...ents for an injury and Occupational Disease are different, it is important to consider the worker’s disability under the correct relevant category. Som
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  • Immediately After Someone Dies
    ==Who to contact== Who to contact immediately after someone dies depends on whether the death was expected or not, and whether it happe
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  • Governance of the Strata Corporation (22:VI)
    ...(''SPA'', s. 26), and conducts business of the strata corporation subject to directions from the owners of the strata lots. In exercising their powers, strata councils are empowered to make many decisions that affect the lives of the owners of the strata corpo
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  • Power of Attorney (15:IV)
    ...give away their authority to an attorney. Rather, the effect of a POA is to share the authority with the attorney. POAs can vary in scope, depending o * Types of decisions an attorney is permitted to make
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  • Creditors' Remedies against Debtors (10:III)
    ...e demand period depends upon the facts of each case. For a list of factors to be considered see [https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/scc/doc/1999/1999canlii714/ ...overy is defined as the day on which the claimant knew or ought reasonably to have known all of the following:
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  • Making and Executing a Will (16:III)
    To make a valid will, a person must: * Intend to make a will; and
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  • Chapter Five Legal Issues in Residential Care References
    ...ary. Prepared for the national project A Way Forward: Promising Approaches to Abuse Prevention in Institutional Settings. University of Toronto, Institut ...e the concerns in the facility. Some operators may simply leave matters to the last and yet legally be “in time”; other may respond “in time”
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  • Health Care Consent in Residential Care
    # Adults are presumed to be capable of giving consent. ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|2]]) (s. 3, HCCCFA # Consent is specific to the health care the person agreed to.( s. 9 (2) HCCCFA)
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  • ICBC and Compulsory Coverage (12:X)
    ...hicles owned, leased, or operated in BC, third-party liability coverage up to $200,000 is only available from ICBC. Full coverage for exempt vehicles, e ...insurance issued under the ''IVA'' to someone licensed under the ''MVA'' (i.e., the “insured”).
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  • Welfare Eligibility (21:III)
    To be eligible for income assistance, PPMB assistance, or disability assistanc To be eligible, applicants must also:
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  • Children Who Resist Seeing a Parent
    ...easons related to parenting styles, parental conflict and family violence, to truly blameworthy reasons stemming from a parent's intentional interference ...scusses alienated and estranged children, as well as what the experts have to say about a largely discredited theory called Parental Alienation Syndrome.
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  • Basic Principles of Parenting after Separation
    When parents, judges and arbitrators have to make plans about parenting after separation, they're usually making plans a ...who used to be married to each other, and anyone who has had a child with someone. The good news is that the two laws talk about parenting after separation u
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  • Starting a Small Claim (20:V)
    ...information in their introduction, they will be prompted by a court clerk to provide this information. ...ptions. If a party does not provide this information, the CRT will default to gender neutral forms of address.
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  • Four Key Duties of a Fiduciary
    ...orney under a power of attorney, you are a '''fiduciary'''. A fiduciary is someone who is in a position of trust toward another person. The law places '''duti ...ence in you and has given over power to you, the law imposes a duty on you to honour that trust.
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  • Parenting Apart
    ...g out the arrangements for parenting after separation that are most likely to be in your children's best interests. It also provides examples of differen ...but mostly focuses on building good parenting arrangements. It might help to read the section on [[Separating Emotionally]], in the [[Separating and Get
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  • Types of Substitute Decision-Making in Residential Care
    ...olumbia does not have a statutory process that would identify a substitute to make personal care decisions on behalf of a mentally incapable adult. ...alth care provider can select a Temporary Substitute Decision Maker (TSDM) to make health decisions on behalf of the individual. The selection is based o
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  • End of Tenancy (Termination and Eviction) (19:IX)
    ** Additionally, it must take effect no earlier than the day before the day of the month (or another peri ...throughout the notice period; notice given on May 31st would be effective to end the tenancy on June 30th. Note that the time is calculated '''from the
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  • ICBC and Basic Coverage (12:III)
    ...arries a maximum penalty of a fine of up to $250 and/or imprisonment of up to three months (''MVA'', s 24(5)(a)). Driving an uninsured vehicle is also an ...nd insured individuals should refer to their policy for more detail and up-to-date information.
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  • Permanent Residence Application Process (18:V)
    ...iminal, and security checks for admissibility purposes. These are referred to as “statutory requirements” in the legislation. ...or example, priority processing amongst Family Class applications is given to spouses and dependent children; these are commenced immediately upon receip
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  • Substitute Decision Making for Adult Guardianship (15:IV)
    ...Make health care decisions on your behalf !! Make a decision to admit you to a care facility ...o grant the authority to other capable adult(s) (called the “attorney(s)”) to make financial and legal decisions on their behalf.
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  • Other Key Laws and Regulations in Residential Care
    There are several other important pieces of legislation relevant to the rights of seniors in residential care facilities, and the responsibilit ...under the Residential Care Regulations. However, other laws are important to residential care issues, especially in the context of mental capacity issue
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  • Terminology
    For more complete, more detailed definitions you might want to have a look at ''Black's Law Dictionary'', an American reference book publi ...by force or fraud. In family law, also the taking of a child contrary to a court order or without the permission of a guardian. In certain circumstances, th
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  • Six Pressing Issues when Living in Residential Care
    ...isks, such as falls, bedsores, blood clots and potentially fatal reactions to the drugs. Many residents are on the anti-psychotic drugs without a doctor' ...been prescribed. About 53 percent of seniors in long term care facilities take five or more different drugs on average for their various health conditions
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  • Workers' Compensation Claim Benefits (7:XI)
    ...the process then moves to a determination of what benefits should be paid to the injured worker. Many RSCM II chapters apply to the adjudication of claim benefits. The most important chapters can be summ
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  • BC Human Rights Code (6:III)
    ...c and private bodies, as well as individuals. For example, the HRC applies to provincially regulated employers, unions, professional associations, most c ...ww.bchrt.bc.ca/law-library/decisions. They are indexed by year dating back to 1997 and searchable based on a variety of criteria. They are also available
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  • Directing Residential Care Concerns to External Bodies
    ==Directing Concerns to External Bodies== ...local police department should be contacted. Their role is to investigate to determine if there is evidence of a criminal offence. Their role is also in
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  • Employment Law Issues (9:V)
    ...fashion to federally regulated employees, and some issues will also apply to unionized employees. ...Remedies in Employment Law (9:VI) | Section VI: Remedies]] to find out how to proceed.
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