Common Questions

Answers to commonly asked legal questions, with useful resources selected by our librarians.

What’s the difference between civil, family, and criminal law?

Where do I start for information on Traffic, Ticket, and Bylaw Court?

Where do I start for information on Small Claims Court?

Where do I start for information on Family Court?

Where do I start for information on Criminal Court?

My home reno was a disaster. What can I do?

Where can I get help with legal problems caused by wildfires in BC?

My employer isn’t paying my wages. What can I do?

How do I draft a final order for an undefended divorce?

How do I prepare for a welfare interview?

How do I do my own legal research as a self-represented litigant?

My common-law partner died. What legal issues do I need to know about?

My landlord hasn’t carried out repairs. Can I stop paying rent?

A friend was sponsored to come to Canada but the sponsor left her. What can she do?

I know a family who has just immigrated. What information would help them?

What rights do people have around treatment for mental illness?

I was dismissed (fired) unfairly. What can I do?

My boyfriend wants me to co-sign for his loan. Will this make me responsible if he misses a payment?

How do I find the life insurance policy of a family member who recently passed away?

How do I apply for probate?

How do I know if a will has been probated?

How do I make a will?

I’ve missed a few mortgage payments and am facing foreclosure.

My landlord is threatening to evict me.

How can I get a Certificate of Divorce?