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  • #REDIRECT [[Understanding the Legal System for Family Law Matters]]
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  • {{LSLAP 12 New System Notice}} ...ill now be adjudicated directly by ICBC instead of going through the court system.
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  • ...e litigation and, earlier in his career, criminal law. Bob was educated at the University of British Columbia.
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  • ...ctised law in New Brunswick before relocating to BC where he was called to the Bar in 2007. Mark practises family law at [http://www.infinity-law.com Infi ...erdisciplinary and international association of professionals dedicated to the resolution of family conflict.
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  • ...way meetings to resolve issues in collaborative fashion, rather than using the court process. ...ittee and a Governor of the Law Foundation of B.C. He is also a member of the Law Society of B.C. Disciplinary Advisory Committee.
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  • |title = ''Learning about the Law''}}{{Clicklaw Wikibooks Badge}} ...the law that applies in British Columbia. It can help you understand your legal rights and responsibilities in daily life. Topics covered include working,
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  • ...errals at this early stage can help clients learn about the law, the legal system and where they can go for more help. * understand the difference between legal information and legal advice,
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  • == What is Legal Information and What is Legal Advice? == ...y are different, and why it is important that your client also understands the difference.
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  • == UBC Indigenous Community Legal Clinic == ...gal services for Indigenous people in the Downtown Eastside and throughout the Lower Mainland. Advice, assistance and representation for eligible clients
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  • {{Template:Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information TOC}} ...ore detailed approach to looking for resources to help you understand your legal issue.
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  • ...tice organizations and justice system partners to identify and meet public legal education and information needs for over 20 years.
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  • |filename = Legal Information for Indigenous People cover.png |title = ''Legal Information for Indigenous People''
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  • | width="40%" | Visit the website for more information about the Justice System in Canada. ...British Columbia. It features legal information and education designed for the public from over 24 contributor organizations.
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  • ...f family and sexual violence. They also provide information on the justice system, crime prevention, safety planning, protection order <span class="noglossar ...free: 1-800-563-0808<br/>TTY: 1-604-875-0885, to call collect, please call the Telus Relay Service at 711<br />Text: 1-604-836-6381
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  • ...y are different, and why it is important that your client also understands the difference. ==Legal information==
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  • ...l issue, how to find legal information and help, and how to make effective legal referrals. ...he videos]], read online, download the document onto your device, or print the information. Suggested uses include orientation for new staff or viewing a
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  • ...seful resources for people in BC facing problems with the criminal justice system such as: ...en charged with a criminal (or youth) offence out-of-town and want to move the case closer to home|I want to move my criminal case closer to home]].
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  • ...l issue, how to find legal information and help, and how to make effective legal referrals. ...the videos, read online, download the document onto your device, or print the information. Suggested uses include orientation for new staff or viewing a
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  • ...stem. These policies have resulted in intergenerational trauma, as well as the disruption of community and family structures – all of which are linked t ...iwg-ffada.ca/final-report/ Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls].
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  • This section is about finding legal information that is reliable, up to date and understandable. Knowing where ==Find legal information online==
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  • ...illing out application forms, applying for Legal Aid, using the healthcare system, cultural orientation, and other general settlement services (Settlement Or * Legal advocacy program for low-income immigrants (604-254-9626)
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  • ...tem or by filling out a Representation Request Form, which can be found at the following link: https://civilresolutionbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/FOR ...awyer as their representative, the lawyer will be able to communicate with the CRT on their behalf.
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  • {{Template: Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information TOC}} ...ase law. Legislation is made by legislative bodies and case law is made by the courts.
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  • ...ing to request a representative, they can request one in the online intake system or by filling out a Representation Request Form. ...awyer as their representative, the lawyer will be able to communicate with the CRT on their behalf.
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  • ...ting to request a representative they can request one in the online intake system or by filling out a Representation Request Form. ...awyer as their representative, the lawyer will be able to communicate with the CRT on their behalf.
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  • {{Template: Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information TOC}} ...of Appeal, as illustrated by the chart below. '''Note:''' On June 1, 2017, the limit for [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4314 small claims increased
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  • ...n the Rights of the Child'' [“UNCRC”], which Canada signed and ratified in the early 1990s. The ''YCJA'' focuses on three key objectives to better protect the public (''YCJA'', s 3):
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  • {{LSLAP 12 New System Notice}} Section 115 of the ''IVA'' states that there is no longer a right of action (an ability to bri
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  • {{Template: Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information TOC}} This section provides an overview of the different areas of law: civil, family, and criminal.
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  • ...23}}{{Learning about the Law Wikibook TOC}}In this section, you will learn the role courts and tribunals play in applying Canada's laws. ...e and secure. If someone is charged and found guilty of a crime, they face legal consequences ranging from a discharge to a fine to time in jail.
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  • ...ubstantive change encompassed in this act revision, the section numbers of the WCA have changed significantly. ...on Board,” and when party to a legal action, that is how it will be named. The Board has exclusive jurisdiction over compensation to injured workers for w
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  • ...orney appointed under a power of attorney in British Columbia. It explains the attorney's duties and responsibilities, offers tips to avoid problems, and ...} [[Power of Attorney Questions & Answers#What if you think the change was the result of fraud or abuse?|What if you're concerned about fraud or abuse?]]{
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  • ...nvolvement in Canada’s youth justice system. This wikibook contains public legal information on frequently asked questions about a youth record, access to a ...ns with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.
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  • ...f Canada's laws, including individual rights and responsibilities, and how the laws are made. ...d the section [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law]] from the ''[[Learning about the Law Wikibook]]''.
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  • ...:jpboydblog.jpg|230px|center|link=http://bcfamilylawresource.blogspot.ca/]]The '''[http://bcfamilylawresource.blogspot.ca/ JP Boyd on Family Law Blog]''' ...itish Columbia]]. Then dive into the main chapters of the wikibook, or see the [[JP Boyd on Family Law — Helpful Guides and Common Questions|Helpful Gui
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  • When you start as an attorney under a power of attorney, here are the first things you should do. *'''Review the power of attorney document.''' Understand when it takes effect and what pow
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  • ...laborative family law lawyer who regularly uses means outside of the court system, such as negotiation and mediation. ...niversity. She studied law at the University of Victoria and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2011. She received her certification as a collabora
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  • Welcome to the fourth edition of ''JP Boyd on Family Law.'' ...ut our introduction, introducing you to the courts, the common law system, the role of lawyers, and includes a new section for this edition which talks ab
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  • {{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}} ...nal offence that you wish to take responsibility for by pleading guilty to the charge,
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  • == A. Trauma-Informed Legal Practice == ...nt relationship accordingly to enhance connections with clients for better legal advocacy.
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  • There are currently {{NUMBEROFPAGES}} legal information and supporting pages hosted on Clicklaw Wikibooks. | title = Legal Information for Indigenous People
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  • ...ivil case, it need only be established that the case is more probable than the other. *Legal cause for which an action may be brought. The legal theory giving basis to a lawsuit.
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  • ...r Non-profits in BC''''' covers the steps in transitioning a society under the new ''[[Societies Act]]''. *[[What the New Societies Act Means for Existing Societies]]
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  • ...ocates. As well, learn the best sources of legal information for resolving legal problems. ===Legal aid covers some types of criminal, family, and immigration problems===
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  • {{Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual TOC|expanded=chapter7}} | width="20%" | '''Legal'''
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  • ...program or through restorative justice might include making an apology to the victim, doing community service, and taking part in counselling programs. ...u may <span class="noglossary">contact</span> the office of Crown Counsel (the government prosecutor) and ask to be considered for diversion or alternativ
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  • | service_description = The [[Legal Services Society]] (LSS) provides free legal aid <span class="noglossary">representation</span> (a lawyer to take your c | clicklaw_address = [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1053 Legal Aid Intake Offices on Clicklaw HelpMap]
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  • ...at a person has committed an offence. The person charged has to respond to the charge formally; for example, by pleading guilty or not guilty in court. ;Crown Prosecutor: A lawyer who presents the Crown’s case in court against a person charged with an offence.
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  • ...resort. Statistically speaking, very few family law appeals make it before the Supreme Court of Canada, however. You will need to consider that: * The Supreme Court of Canada does not have the capacity to hear every appeal brought before it.
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  • ...al, where each side presents evidence and the court decides the outcome of the case. ...uick. Court proceedings are open to the public, and you may prefer to keep the details of your dispute private.
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  • ...te] (www.clicklaw.bc.ca) for a list of websites and other assistance under the heading "Your safety." ==Overview of the various laws around family violence==
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  • ...and Debt Law TOC|expanded = goingcourt}}This section gives an overview of the '''court process''' in consumer and debt matters. ...ed the client that they should take a matter to court, you want to explain the court procedures.
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  • == Family LawLINE (Legal Services Society) == *Free legal advice over the telephone
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  • ...et paid. Learn the options available to you when collecting on a debt, and the steps to deal with problems. * hire a lawyer to collect the debt for you
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  • {{Legal Information for Indigenous People TOC}} ...his area, in response to the TRC’s Call to Action #4; and to contribute to the implementation of UNDRIP. '''- Yellowhead Institute''' </BLOCKQUOTE>
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  • {{Legal Information for Indigenous People TOC}} ...means one room of trestle tables occupied by lawyers, clerks, Sheriffs and the Judge and rows of chairs filled with waiting community members.
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  • ...n came into effect on November 28, 2016. This section covers five key ways the new ''[[Societies Act]]'' affects existing societies. == You need to "transition", but the new Act applies right away ==
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  • ...e Ministry of Attorney General, and Heidi Sarrazin and Leslie Anderson of the Ministry of Children and Family Development|date= July 2018}} {{Dial-A-Law The legal rights of children vary from those of adults. Learn the rights of children in several contexts, and situations where their views ar
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  • ==An editorial manifesto for a new public legal education resource== ...that should be preserved. From these came a set of guiding principles for the editorial tone of what is now called ''[[JP Boyd on Family Law]]''. My hope
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  • {{Template: Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information TOC}} ...Case law contains what is called the “reasons for judgment,” also known as the decision.
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  • ...rect exposure to violence meet the definition of family violence in s 1 of the Act. ...mily court orders or on their own. The involvement of the criminal justice system is not required. Applications can be made in both Provincial Court and Supr
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  • Public legal education and information (PLEI) is defined as: ...advocacy or representation on behalf of individuals, nor the provision of legal advice."
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  • ...cated website at [http://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca dialalaw.ca], and on the telephone at 1-800-565-5297. ...hicle Accident]]{{·}} [[Making a Vehicle Damage Claim]]{{·}} [[The Points System and ICBC]]
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  • {{Legal Information for Indigenous People TOC}} ...ially those charged with a criminal offence. These sections are where your legal rights come from: right to silence, right to a lawyer, right against unreas
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  • While most people who work in BC will be covered by the WCA, not everyone is covered. No claim will be successful if it is found th ...for exemptions may come from workers and employers or may be initiated by the Board. Decisions regarding exemption status may be appealed.
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  • ...found [https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/E-5.6/ online], as well as the [https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-96-332/index.html regu T. Stephen Lavender, ''The 2023 Annotated Employment Insurance Act'', (Carswell, 2023).
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  • ...nts deal with consumer and debt problems, here are some ways to categorize the client’s options. ...away (the '''“wait-and-see” approach'''), or that letting the matter go is the most realistic alternative.
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  • ...the problem gets worse, you could be held responsible for at least some of the associated costs. ...housing standards required by law. Landlords are generally responsible for the following repair and maintenance issues:
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  • {{LSLAP 12 New System Notice}} ...nd the limits of existing coverage (under the same terms and conditions as the coverage that is being extended), or provide coverage that is not already p
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  • ...what property forms part of the estate and what property passes outside of the estate. ...tructions for how an intestate estate should be distributed and who can do the distributing. See [[Intestacy (16:VIII)|VIII. Intestacy]] and [[Estate Admi
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  • ===The legal framework=== ...shoplifting, breaking and entering, car theft, and assault. It also covers the most serious crimes, like murder. ([http://canlii.ca/t/7vtc Another federal
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  • * Any ongoing legal assistance will require paying the lawyer’s regular fees ...wyers provide up to a half-hour of free legal advice to clients at summary legal advice clinics
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  • .... For this reason, it is imperative to refer to the following sources for the most up to date information about immigration law: ...ration matters as the IRPA and ''IRP Regulations'' must be consistent with the ''Charter'' provisions.
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  • ...inquiries are usually done by correspondence but may be done in person at the worker’s request. ...r to do this. Such access allows an advocate or advisor to see exactly how the claim has been handled.
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  • {{LSLAP 12 Old System Notice}} The automobile insurance system in BC is comprised of “no-fault” benefit claims and indemnification for
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  • ...ts can register any time before the child’s birth and up to 150 days after the child was placed for adoption. There’s no fee to register. ...s-registry register with the Post-Adoption Openness Registry]. They choose the level of contact they want. They also decide how much they want to reveal a
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  • ...roceeding on your behalf. So make sure you either have this information at the tips of your fingers or have it written down. The lawyer <span class="noglossary">will</span> need to know this basic informa
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  • Marijuana possession is now legal in British Columbia — within limits. There are still restrictions around ===It’s legal to possess marijuana — in small quantities===
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  • ...professional (for instance, a psychiatrist) about a victim’s ongoing case, the victim must sign a written release form authorizing information to be colle ...//www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/financial-assistance-benefit
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  • |link = [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system the legal system] ...are resolved in court by a judge after listening to lawyers arguing about the law.
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  • {{LSLAP 12 New System Notice}} ...ry disputes, and liability and damages disputes) '''''were under review at the BC Court of Appeal.'''''
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  • ...| reviewer = [[People's Law School]]|date= February 2023}}{{Learning about the Law Wikibook TOC}} ...ten instructions about what health care a person wants or does not want in the future if a decision needs to be made and they’re incapable of making it.
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  • ...apply to '''contracts made with minors''', defined as someone who is under the age of 19. * Client wants to know if they will be responsible, as a guarantor, for the credit contracts of a person under age 19.

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  • ...ars appeals. It listens to arguments about why a trial judge may have made the wrong decision about a claim, and may confirm, change or cancel a trial jud ...s and all claims; their jurisdiction is limited only by their rules and by the Constitution.
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  • {{Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual TOC|expanded = chapter1}} ==The Statutory Framework for Care Staff==
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  • ...le with a common claim together against the same defendant. Otherwise, all the claims would be separate lawsuits. Mass production and marketing of consume ...suits more affordable by allowing all the victims of a mass wrong to share the cost of a lawsuit. Class actions are mass-produced lawsuits for mass-produc
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  • ...kes recommendations that will create systemic improvements to services and the overall well-being of seniors in BC. ...vernment and community services and guidance on navigating the health care system, but they do not take on advocacy on an individual basis. They do accept su
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  • {{Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual TOC|expanded = chapter5}} ...appy with the care at the home than if they have difficulties in resolving the problem.''
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  • ...''a society governed by the rule of law''. Living in a society governed by the rule of law means a whole lot more than just having police who arrest shopl ...tely, in many parts of Canada, aspects of "living in a society governed by the rule of law" are more of an ideal than a reality.
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  • | link = [family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/legal-forms-documents/agreements/making-agreement-when-you-live-together Making a ...sework is distributed and how the household expenses are paid. There is no legal requirement for people to sign a cohabitation agreement when they decide to
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  • ...ess and refers them to other resources for food, shelter, counselling and legal advice. '''Please note this is not a counselling hotline.''' ...sionally trained volunteers. The crisis line serves all communities within the Vancouver Coastal Health Region.
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  • |link = [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system Legal System Basics] ...language and is meant for people who have never had to deal with the legal system before and for people who are new to Canada.
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  • |link = [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/court-orders/get-order-bc/supreme-court/get-order-waive-fees getting an ord ...system. These fees are set out in [http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Appendix C] of the ''Supreme Court Family Rules''.
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  • {{Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual TOC|expanded = chapter3}} ...Ministry of Health’s Home and Community Care Policy, residents’ rights and the common law (contracts and consent).
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  • ...rt what the witness knows. Information from witnesses helps the court make the right decision. If you receive a document that says you have to be a witnes ===If you can’t go to court when the trial takes place===
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  • {{Legal Information for Indigenous People TOC}} '''The legal landscape of child protection law is changing in Canada.'''<BR>
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  • {{Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual TOC|expanded=chapter6}} ...there is a substantial change in circumstances, and if there is no change, the plan must be reviewed at least once a year.
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  • ...ave a say in decisions affecting your housing, and rights and duties under the law. ...members'''. Members purchase a share to join and elect directors to govern the co-op.
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  • {{Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual TOC|expanded = chapter3}} ...ment of mental incapacity, as the person's mental capacity is dependent on the particular type of decision to be made.
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  • The law protects children from physical and sexual '''abuse''', as well as '''n ...tps://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/the-divorce-act-is-changing/ changes to the ''Divorce Act''] that took effect on March 1, 2021, as well as [https://www
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  • The provisions for voluntary and involuntary detention under the ''MHA'' apply identically to adults and children ages 16 or older. Children ...th Act: Involuntarily Admitted Patients (14:VII) | '''Section VII''']] for the requirements for admission as an involuntary patient.
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  • * someone wants to change the name of a child following separation, The vast majority of the time in a family law context, name changes are connected to marriage and di
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  • '''Impaired driving''' is a serious offence with complex legal and technical issues, as well as significant penalties if you’re convicte .../ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-46/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-46.html#sec320.14_smooth the ''Criminal Code'']) applies instead of — or in addition to — BC law.
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  • {{Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual TOC|expanded = chapter3}} ...is evidence to the contrary. It follows that seniors themselves should be the ones who consent to their admission to a residential care facility unless t
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  • ...| reviewer = [[People's Law School]]|date= February 2023}}{{Learning about the Law Wikibook TOC}}{{Law-Related ESL Badge |lessonname= Fundamentals of the Law Lesson Module}}
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  • An exception to the criminal rate of interest laws in Canada, '''payday loans''' are short-term == Summary of the law ==
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  • ...for the work or materials supplied. A builders lien can help them collect the money they’re owed. ...the building, the owner’s interest in the building, the land involved, and the materials supplied.
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  • ...no conditions or probation period imposed. There will be no conviction on the criminal record. *The person whom the Crown charges with a criminal offence.
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  • ...imits that apply to making a claim are the '''reporting time limits''' and the '''time limits for filing a claim'''. Injuries must be reported by workers to their employers and by employers to the Board as soon as possible. See paragraph VI.A.1 for details.
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  • ===The legal duty to give proper medical care=== ...ea. Or a doctor and person may disagree on the right medical treatment for the person. But doctors cannot refuse to take a person as a patient because of
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  • ...the section numbers of the current WCA as well as the section numbers from the Former Act. ...are a number of regulations passed under the WCA, the most important being the OH&S Regulation.
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  • ...e to start a court proceeding. (Only married spouses need to get divorced; the relationships of unmarried spouses are over when they separate.) ...roceeding in the Supreme Court. Judges in the Provincial Court do not have the jurisdiction to issue orders for divorce.
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  • ...nd 24 months to resolve parenting problems as they arise, help parents put the needs and interests of children first, and improve parents' communication a ...ssary">brief</span> introduction to parenting coordination, an overview of the process, and links to some additional resources on parenting coordination.
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  • ...table refers to sections of the current WCA as they were at the time that the current WCA was passed. Future amendments may render this table inaccurate. There are several regulations passed under the WCA, the most important being the OHSR.
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  • |link = [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/legal-help/working-lawyer/what-can-you-expect-your-lawyer-do What can you expect ...diators, family law arbitrators and parenting coordinators, and protecting the public by setting and enforcing lawyers' standards of professional conduct.
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  • ...ence, submitting your application, serving documents, and participating in the hearing. '''DO NOT:''' forget the timelines for disputing eviction notices: 5 days for a 10 Day Notice, 10 da
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  • == Summary of the law == ...civil matter, the person who was hit may be able to sue the person who did the hitting for damages. This lawsuit would be a '''tort action'''.
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  • ...ase refer to the resources on Legal Aid BC's Family Law website, posted at the end of this section. ...tch of the basic court process common to all family law court proceedings. The following sections in this chapter provide more detail about [[Starting a C
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  • ...of an adult’s situation, or it can be very deliberate. The person causing the harm may have mental health difficulties, alcohol or substance use, or more ...out housing benefits available to them. A little probing may uncover that the reason for wanting housing benefits is to escape an abusive relative who ha
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  • ...and other support are provided on a regular, ongoing basis. They are where the resident lives and continues to have relationships with family and friends. ...rights must be balanced against the health or safety of that resident and the rights of other residents and facility staff.
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  • ...amily law cases, were introduced. In 2013, the ''Family Law Act'' replaced the ''Family Relations Act'' and brought in: ...and forms should be read with care and reference to other sources such as Legal Aid BC's Family Law in BC [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4640 website
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  • ...ion resolving a legal dispute, after hearing the evidence and listening to the arguments of each party. ...arbitrators" are specially accredited to arbitrate family law disputes by the [http://www.lawsociety.bc.ca Law Society of British Columbia].
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  • ...ir obligations, steps must be taken to ensure their compliance and enforce the order. ...cluding the role of the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP), and the enforcement of orders for parenting time and contact. This section also loo
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  • == A. Matters That the Court May Determine at First Instance == ...r court to determine strata property claims and disputes. The CRT also has the authority to handle strata disputes between owners of strata lots and corpo
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  • ...they are addressed through claims brought under the ''[[Divorce Act]]'' or the ''[[Family Law Act]]''. ...emotional harm. Claims like these aren't covered by the ''Divorce Act'' or the ''Family Law Act''.
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  • It is important to review the elements of the alleged offence to ensure an understanding of what one is charged with. ...ed’s Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check. Therefore, a stay may affect the accused’s employment if they intend to work with children or seniors.
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  • ...a judge, usually for purposes relating to the management or settlement of the court proceeding. ...ces, and provides tips about how you can get the most out of your time and the judge's time at case conferences.
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  • ...odes, various protections exist for children under provincial statutes and the ''[https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-46/ Criminal Code]'', RSC 198 ...ents must also comply with the rules, code of conduct, and policies set by the Board of Education or by their particular school (s 6).
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  • ...on. In fact, depending on your circumstances, you may never need to darken the doorway of a courtroom. ...able and respectful manner, and everyone is flexible enough to compromise. The only reason why people leaving a relationship have to start a court proceed
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  • ...wn business. You can be your own boss, and shape something of value. Learn the options and considerations in starting a business. ...s. You can buy either the '''shares''' of a business or the assets. Buying the '''assets''' is usually less risky. Both options have pros and cons.
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  • {{Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual TOC|expanded=chapter7}} ===The Basics===
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  • ...ears old”. Section 13 of the ''Criminal Code'' states that no person under the age of twelve years will be convicted of an offence. ...(1) of the ''YCJA'' as “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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  • {{Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual TOC|expanded=chapter5}} ...ned by the Hospital Act. Another factor that makes a difference is whether the cost of care is subsidized or not.
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  • == B. Informing an Accused of the Charge and Compelling Appearance == #receive an appearance notice or a promise to appear from the police;
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  • {{LSLAP 12 Old System Notice}} ...tres around the province administer these benefits. The following outlines the general process to be expected.
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  • == A. Impact of the ''Charter'' == ...in addition to the remedial section 24, is required to properly understand the constitutional guarantees that profoundly influence criminal law.
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  • {{Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual TOC|expanded=chapter5}} ...if there is evidence of a criminal offence. Their role is also in keeping the peace.
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  • ...ecialised tribunals, Small Claims Court, the Civil Resolution Tribunal and the Supreme Court of British Columbia. ...pter 19: Landlord and Tenant Law''' for tenancy matters proceeding through the Residential Tenancy Branch.
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  • ...vorce orders from another country are recognized here. It also talks about the care and parenting of children after separation, child support, and spousal ...justice system workers and legal advocates, but anyone can use it. All of the information provided in this section is discussed in more detail elsewhere
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  • ...job is to locate the person making the decision or in a position to review the decision. Before pursuing more drastic (and often expensive) avenues, try ...uired will all affect the choice of whether to pursue a resolution through the formal review process.
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  • ...provincial governments jurisdiction over “The Solemnization of Marriage in the Province” and “Property and Civil Rights” (s 92). ...ng ''FLA'' order. However, given the new ''FLA'' and change of terms under the provincial legislation (parenting time, guardianship and access to guardian
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  • ...ls. A person’s age is determined by the provisions set forth in s 25(8) of the [http://canlii.ca/t/84gw ''Interpretation Act'', RSBC 1996, c 238]. ...graphy or where there is a relationship of trust, authority or dependency, the age of consent is 18 years.
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  • ...issibility purposes. These are referred to as “statutory requirements” in the legislation. ...and dependent children; these are commenced immediately upon receipt. See the Operational Manuals for details.
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  • {{Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual TOC|expanded = chapter4}} ...clots and potentially fatal reactions to the drugs. Many residents are on the anti-psychotic drugs without a doctor's diagnosis of psychosis.
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  • ...also deals with financial issues like child support, spousal support, and the division of property and debt, as well as with family violence, court proce ...elsewhere in ''JP Boyd on Family Law''. Use the search tool at the top of the page to find more information about specific topics.
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  • ...can'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. ...d between spouses, when family property can be divided unequally, and when the court can make orders about property located outside British Columbia.
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  • ...ocus toward support for capacity rather than assessments of incapacity, as the latter can take away an individual’s personal autonomy. ...test for creating a POA, a person with limited cognitive capacity may have the capacity to create an RA.
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  • ...ses or to compensate the recipient for the impact of the financial choices the spouses made during their relationship. ...support will be paid, and, if so, how much will be paid, always depends on the particular circumstances of each couple. There are also date limits for app
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  • ...aw terms]}}This section offers my own plain-language definitions of common legal words and phrases. ...these dictionaries. The website of [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/glossary Legal Aid BC] also features a helpful glossary.
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  • ...the time of the hearing, the arraignment hearing should be adjourned until the accused can consult a lawyer and make a decision. ...t with its time estimates and the number of witnesses. It is essential for the self-represented accused or their counsel to note this information.
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  • ...lence but also encourages legal professionals to be proactive in assessing the potential for it. ...e 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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  • ...ate of the loan. What constitutes a reasonable demand period depends upon the facts of each case. For a list of factors to be considered see [https://www ...he day on which the claimant knew or ought reasonably to have known all of the following:
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  • ...de offers the following table which summarizes key characteristics of each legal instrument for substitute decision making: ! Legal tools !! Manage your financial affairs !! Address your legal affairs !! Make personal care decisions on your behalf !! Make health care
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  • ...lives; and, secondly, how parents will make important decisions affecting the children, about things like healthcare, extracurricular activities, languag ...sion-making responsibility'' or ''parental responsibilities''. In general, the time people who aren't parents have with children is called ''contact''.
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  • ...oyment Law (9:IV) | Section IV: Preliminary Matters]] to determine whether the worker in question is a provincially regulated non-unionized employee). How ...oyment contract. Take note of which of these legal protections applies for the issue that you identify, and then see [[Remedies in Employment Law (9:VI) |
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